The St. Joseph Mustangs bounced back from back-to-back losses to defeat Ozark 14-8 Tuesday night in Springfield.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team improves to 26-10 and 20-9 in MINK League play. They remain three games ahead of Sedlia in the North Division standings as the Bombers also won Tuesday night 21-1 against Nevada.

The Mustangs scored three runs in the first inning to take an early lead against Ozark and they broke the game open with a nine-run third inning.

Josh Williams and Colton Pogue had three hits each for St. Joseph, while Williams drove in five runs and Derek Hussey and Easton Fortuna each had two runs batted in.

Matt Diaz (1-2) earned his first win of the season as he allowed three runs on two hits in six innings of work. Diaz struck out four and walked nine.

The Mustangs return home Wednesday as they host Clarinda inside Phil Welch Stadium. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m. and it’ll be broadcast on 680 KFEQ AM.