Midland RockHounds win series over San Antonio

Midland took five of the six games in its home stand against the Missions.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:08am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of bright colors representing the uniforms of the Midland RockHounds and San Antonio Missions.Midland's series win over San Antonio showcases the team's dynamic offense and defense through a cubist lens.Midland Today

The Midland RockHounds baseball team won five out of six games in their home series against the San Antonio Missions, outscoring their opponents 41-13 over the stretch. The only game Midland lost was the third matchup, which San Antonio won 4-1. Midland Manager Gregorio Petit emphasized that winning is an expectation for his team, not just a goal.

Why it matters

The RockHounds' strong performance against the Missions keeps them in first place in the Texas League South standings with a 12-3 record. This series win sets them up well as they head to Missouri to face the reigning Texas League Champions, the Springfield Cardinals.

The details

Midland wore its Amigos jerseys for MILB's Copa de la Diversión celebration in the series opener, which they won 7-2. The RockHounds shut out San Antonio 7-0 in the final game on Sunday. Manager Gregorio Petit has instilled a winning mentality in his team, saying 'I hate losing' and that he expects his players to win every day.

  • The series began on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Midland lost the third game of the series on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • Midland wrapped up the series with a matinee matchup on Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Gregorio Petit

The manager of the Midland RockHounds who has emphasized a winning mentality with his team.

Midland RockHounds

The minor league baseball team based in Midland, Texas that currently sits atop the Texas League South standings with a 12-3 record.

San Antonio Missions

The minor league baseball team that faced off against the Midland RockHounds in this series.

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What they’re saying

“I hate losing. I tell them I expect to win every day and I want you guys to expect to win every day. It's a mentality thing.”

— Gregorio Petit, Manager

What’s next

The RockHounds will face the reigning Texas League Champions, the Springfield Cardinals, in their next series from April 21-26, 2026.

The takeaway

Midland's dominant performance against San Antonio, outscoring them 41-13 over the six-game series, demonstrates the winning mentality instilled by Manager Gregorio Petit. This series win keeps the RockHounds in first place in their division as they prepare to take on the defending Texas League champions.