The St. Joseph Mustangs won their 2019 season opener Wednesday night as they beat the Midwest A’s 11-4 inside Phil Welch Stadium.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team is now 10-1 all-time in season opening games.

The Mustangs had to rally on Wednesday as they fell behind 3-0 in the third inning before scoring four runs in the fifth to take the lead. The A’s tied the game in the top of the sixth and then St. Joseph scored seven, two-out runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the lead for good.

Jordan Maxon led the Mustangs offense as he finished 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and one run scored. Karl Koerper added a double and four runs batted in, while Jackson Dierenfeldt had two hits and one run scored. Dylan Ketch and Drew Beazley scored twice for St. Joe as well.

Mack Stephenson earned the win in relief as he allowed one run and two hits in two innings of work. Colton Kenagy started and went five innings but received a no-decision. He struck out eight, walked five and allowed three runs and two hits.

The Mustangs have Thursday off before playing their MINK League opener against Clarinda Friday night at 7:00 p.m. inside Phil Welch Stadium.