The St. Joseph Mustangs rallied to force extra innings Thursday against Clarinda, but they lost to the A’s 5-2 in 10 innings inside Phil Welch Stadium.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team falls to 19-19 this season and they’re 16-18 in the MINK League. For the Mustangs to make the playoffs they have to finished first or second in the North Division, but right now they’re in third place behind Sedalia and Clarinda. The Bombers are running away with the divison as they lead St. Joseph by 7.5 games, while the Mustangs now trail the A’s by two games for second place.

The Mustangs led 1-0 after six innings on Thursday, but Clarinda scored single runs in the seventh and eighth innings to take the lead. St. Joseph got an RBI double from Daniel COvert to the tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning, but they had two chances to win the game with the bases loaded and failed to score another run.

The A’s then put the game away with a three-run 10th inning.

Mustangs’ starter Joseph Hietpas received a no decision as he allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings of work. Mack Stephenson suffered the loss in relief.

Alex Phillips had two of St. Joseph’s six hits, while Covert and Zach Smith each had an RBI for the Mustangs.

St. Joe will play Clarinda against Friday night at 7:00 p.m. inside Phil Welch Stadium.