The St. Joseph Mustangs picked up a non-league win Friday night as they defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 4-1 inside Phil Welch Stadium. St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball improves to 7-3 this season.

The Mustangs scored one run in the third inning and added three more in the fifth. The Monarchs only run came in the ninth inning.

Zach Smith led St. Joseph with three hits and an RBI, while Brady Garrrison added two hits and he drove in one run as well.

Brennon Covington was dominate on the mound for the Mustangs as he threw six shutout innings to get the win. Covington allowed just one hit and he struck out 14 batters.

The Mustangs get back into MINK League play Saturday as they host the Jefferson City Renegades at 7:00 p.m. inside Phil Welch Stadium. You can listen to the game on 680 KFEQ or you can click here.