The St. Joseph Mustangs split a doubleheader at Ozark Sunday as they lost the first game 3-1, but bounced back to win the nightcap 10-1.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team is now 19-17 this season and they’re 16-16 in the MINK League. The Mustangs are still in third place in the North Division, six games back of first place Sedalia and one game back of second place Clarinda.

In game on Sunday, St. Joseph outhit the Generals 9-6 but the only run they scored came in the sixth inning. Ozark scored single runs in the third, fifth and sixth innings.

Zach Smith led the Mustangs with three hits, Alex Phillips added two and Easton Fortuna drove in the only run.

Ronnie Wigginton suffered the loss as he allowed one unearned run in four innings of work.

In game two, Ozark took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning before the Mustangs scored 10 unanswered runs.

Terrence Spurlin had a big game for St. Joe as he finished 3-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored. Mason Janvrin, Zack Smith and Jordan Maxson added two hits each.

Brennon Covington earned the win as he gave up one run and five hits in five innings.

The Mustangs have Monday off before traveling to Sedalia Tuesday for a showdown with the first place Bombers. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m.