No. 6 MCC Secures Series Win Over No. 2 Blinn

Highlanders rally late in game one and dominate in game two to take the series

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The No. 6 ranked McLennan Community College (MCC) baseball team upset the No. 2 ranked Blinn College Buccaneers in a Friday doubleheader, securing the series win with a 2-1 victory in game one and an 11-1 run-rule win in game two.

Why it matters

This series win is a significant accomplishment for the MCC Highlanders, who previously eliminated Blinn from the NJCAA World Series. The victory over a highly ranked opponent boosts MCC's standing in the national rankings and their confidence heading into their next series.

The details

In the first game, MCC fell behind early but rallied in the final two innings to win 2-1 in seven innings. They followed that up with a dominant 11-1 run-rule victory in eight innings in the second game to complete the series win over Blinn.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The third game scheduled for Saturday was cancelled due to inclement weather.

The players

McLennan Community College (MCC)

The No. 6 ranked junior college baseball team that secured the series win over Blinn.

Blinn College Buccaneers

The No. 2 ranked junior college baseball team that was upset by MCC in the series.

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What’s next

No. 6 MCC stays home next for a three-game set with Howard College following the cancellation of the third game against Blinn due to inclement weather on Saturday.

The takeaway

MCC's series win over the highly ranked Blinn Buccaneers is a significant accomplishment that boosts their national standing and confidence heading into their next matchup against Howard College.