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Mustangs let ninth inning lead slip away, lose to Chillicothe 5-4

The St. Joseph Mustangs had their three-game winning streak snapped Wednesday as they lost at home to Chillicothe 5-4 inside Phil Welch Stadium.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team is now 12-7 overall this season and 10-6 in the MINK League.

The Mustangs rallied from a 3-0 deficit Wednesday to take a 4-3 lead into the ninth inning, but the Mudcats scored two runs against St. Joseph closer Nick Houzenga and they held on for the win.

Joseph Hietpas received a no-decision for the Mustangs as he allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings of work.

Joshua Lincoln went 3-for-4 to lead St. Joe, while Terrence Spurlin and Mason Janvrin added two hits each. Spurlin hit his second home run of the season and he drove in two runs.

The Mustangs remain at home Thursday as they play a doubleheader against Ozark beginning at 5:30 p.m. inside Phil Welch Stadium. Both games will be broadcast on 680 KFEQ or you can click here to listen.

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