The St. Joseph Mustangs used two big innings Saturday to defeat Nevada for the second straight night as they beat the Griffons 8-4.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team improves to 3-1 this season and 2-0 in the MINK League.

After falling behind 2-0 Saturday, the Mustangs scored three runs in the fourth inning and added five in the sixth inning to cruise to the four-run victory.

Alex Phillips and Brady Garrison drove in two runs each for St. Joseph, while Phillips and Mason Janvrin had two hits apiece.

Mustangs’ starter Brennon Covington earned the win as he allowed two runs and four hits in five innings of work. Covington was dominate at times as he struck out 10 batters in those five innings and had two walks.

The Mustangs are on the road for the first time Sunday as they play at Nevada. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m. and we’ll have the game on 680 KFEQ or you can click here.