The St. Joseph Mustangs completed a three-game sweep against Branson Wednesday at Bolivar, as St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team defeated the Nationals 9-5.

The Mustangs improve to 15-6 this season and 11-6 in the MINK League.

St. Joseph built a 4-0 lead after four innings and then broke open a 4-1 game with a four-run seventh.

Mustangs’ first baseman Kyle Uhrich had another big night as he finished 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored.  Jacob Richardson added three hits, while Richardson, Evan McDonald, Brady Anderson and Clayton Risch had one RBI each.

Jonathan Lynch started the game and threw two scoreless innings, but Jason Blanchard picked up the win as he went six innings of relief.  He allowed four runs on six hits, but he struck out 10 batters.

The Mustangs complete their seven game road trip Thursday in Sedalia.  They’ll complete their suspended game from Monday beginning at 4:00 p.m. and then play the regular scheduled nine-inning game at 7:00 p.m.  Game one will be broadcast on ESPN 1550 and game two will air on 680 KFEQ.