The St. Joseph Mustangs were on the road Sunday and won their third consecutive game as they defeated Jefferson City 14-2.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team improves to 15-5 this season and 11-5 in the MINK League.

The Mustangs raced out to a quick lead as they scored two runs in each of the first three innings and eventually led 13-0 after five. St. Joseph has now scored in double figures five times this season and they’re averaging 7.7 runs per game.

The Renegades pitching staff struggled Sunday as they walked 15 batters and the Mustangs scored six runs on bases loaded walks.

Louis Mele led St. Joe’s 14-hit attack as he finished 4-for-6 with two RBI and two runs scored. Josh Lincoln added three hits, while Brody Santilli had three runs batted in.

Steve D’Amico earned the win on the mound for the Mustangs as he allowed one earned run on four hits in seven innings of work. He struck out seven and walked three.

The Mustangs are off Monday and play a non-league game Tuesday at home against the Kansas City Monarchs. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m. inside Phil Welch Stadium.