Chaps baseball gets 2 walk-off wins; Rondeau throws no-hitter

Midland College baseball and softball teams sweep weekend series

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:35am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball or softball game, with overlapping shapes and planes in navy, green, and red conveying the energy and intensity of the competition.Midland College's athletic programs showcase their competitive spirit and talent through a series of dramatic walk-off wins and no-hit performances.Midland Today

The No. 2-ranked Midland College baseball team had two walk-off victories to sweep its series against El Paso Community College on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Lady Chaps softball team received a no-hitter from Marie Rondeau and a six-hit shutout from Anays Perez in a four-game sweep of Howard College.

Why it matters

The Midland College baseball and softball teams are both ranked highly in the nation and are dominating their conference play, showcasing the strength of the school's athletic programs. The walk-off wins and no-hitter performances highlight the talent and competitiveness of the Chaps and Lady Chaps.

The details

In the baseball doubleheader, the Chaps won the first game 6-5 on a balk that scored Brennan McTavish, and they won the second game 5-4 on an RBI single by AJ Velarde that plated McTavish. On the softball side, Rondeau struck out 9 and walked 1 in a no-hit performance, while Perez tossed a 6-hit shutout in the second game.

  • The baseball games were played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The softball doubleheader took place on the same day, Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Brennan McTavish

A player for the Midland College baseball team who scored the winning runs in both walk-off victories.

AJ Velarde

A player for the Midland College baseball team who drove in the winning run in the second game with an RBI single.

Marie Rondeau

The Midland College softball pitcher who threw a no-hitter in the first game of the doubleheader.

Anays Perez

The Midland College softball pitcher who tossed a 6-hit shutout in the second game of the doubleheader.

Jozanna Montes

A Midland College softball player who homered and had 2 RBIs in the first game.

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What’s next

The Midland College baseball team will face McLennan Community College at 1 p.m. on April 20 in Abilene. The Lady Chaps softball team will host No. 13-ranked Odessa College at 1 p.m. on Friday.

The takeaway

Midland College's baseball and softball programs are both thriving, with the teams showcasing their dominance through impressive walk-off wins, no-hit performances, and unbeaten conference records. These results demonstrate the depth of talent and competitive spirit within the Chaps and Lady Chaps athletic programs.