The St. Joseph Mustangs completed a three-game sweep at Joplin Wednesday with a 16-11 win over the Outlaws.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team remains unbeaten as they’re 7-0 and 6-0 in the MINK League.

The game was back-and-forth early as the Mustangs led 3-0 in the third, fell behind 5-3, then scored five runs in the fourth to take a 8-5 lead. Joplin scored four in the bottom of the fourth before St. Joseph finally pulled away.

The Mustangs scored five runs in the fifth and added two more in the 7th inning.

Kris Koerper and Jackson Wagner each hit a home runs Wednesday as Wagner had three hits and drove in five runs. Wagner, Jordan Maxson and Derek Hussey all had three hits for the Mustangs.

Mack Stephenson threw two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win. Michael Mathews started for the Mustangs and allowed eight earned runs and seven hits in 3.1 innings.

St. Joe returns home Thursday as they play a doubleheader at 5:00 p.m. against the Ozark Generals inside Phil Welch Stadium.

The St. Joseph Mustangs stayed unbeaten on the season with a doubleheader sweep at Joplin Tuesday. St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team beat the Outlaws in game one 5-4 and they won the nightcap 5-1.

The Mustangs improve to 6-0 this season and they’re 5-0 in the MINK League.

No statistics were made available for game one, but in game two St. Joseph scored five unanswered runs after Joplin took a 1-0 lead in the first inning.

St. Joseph Central graduate Noah Cameron earned the win as he allowed one runs and five hits in six innings of work. Cameron struck out six and walked just one batter.

Jack Wagner had a big night at the plate as he went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Wagner had a two-run single in the second and then hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning.

Jordan Maxson and Brady Holden added two hits each for the Mustangs.

St. Joe will wrap up their three-game series in Jopin Wednesday as they play the Outlaws at 7:00 p.m. inside Joe Becker Stadium.

The St. Joseph Mustangs had their game Monday postponed at Joplin.

St Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team will now play a doubleheader Tuesday against the Outlaws.

The Mustangs are off to a 4-0 start this season and they’re 3-0 in the MINK League. St. Joseph is averaging 11.8 runs per game in their first four. Joplin is 1-1 this season as both games have been league games.

The doubleheader Tuesday at Joplin will begin at 5:00 p.m. from Joe Becker Stadium.

The St. Joseph Mustangs stayed unbeaten this season with a walk-off 7-6 win over the Chillicothe Mudcats Saturday night inside Phil Welch Stadium.

St. Joe’s collegiate summer baseball team improves to 3-0 this season and they’re 2-0 in the MINK League.

The Mustangs jumped out to a 4-1 lead Saturday as Jackson Dierenfeldt and Karl Koerper each hit a home run in the first inning. St. Joseph added one run in the second and then took a 6-2 lead with another run in the sixth inning.

Chillicothe rallied with two runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth inning to tie the game at 6. It stayed that way until the bottom of the ninth inning when pinch hitter Colten Kenagy walked with two outs, Brady Holden hit an inning single to keep the inning alive and that brought Jackson Dierenfeldt to the plate. The Mustangs’ shortstop hit a bouncing ball up the middle that hit the lip of the grass and bounced over Mudcats’ second baseman Marcus Gonzalez for an RBI single to win it for St. Joe.

Dierenfeldt finished 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, while Holden had three hits and Derek Hussey added two hits and one run batted in.

Jake Purl earn the win in relief as he face five Chillicothe batters and struck out all five. Cam Bednar started but earned a no-decision as he allowed just one earned run and eight hits in six innings. Bednar struck out eight and walked one.

The Mustangs hit the road for the first time this season as they play at Nevada Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The St. Joseph Mustangs mission is to provide affordable, family fun. Guests at Phil Welch Stadium may notice a difference this year when visiting the kids’ area.

The Mustangs have teamed up with A&M Amusements Inc. to bring new inflatables and excitement to a night out at Phil Welch Stadium. Each weekend, a new inflatable will be in the Kids Zone, near the third base dugout.

“We know that kids may not sit through a nine-inning baseball game, but we want to create a fun environment that they can enjoy,” Mustangs general manager Ky Turner said. “It’s important to us that Mustangs games are fun for people of all ages.”

Additionally, the Mustangs Kids Club, sponsored by Mosaic Life Care, will see a few changes to it for the 2019 season. Each Kids Club member will receive a 2019 general admission season ticket, as well as guaranteed access to a free Mustangs Baseball Camp. New in 2019, each Kids Club member will also be paired with a Mustangs player as a pen pal and will exchange letters throughout the season. The Mustangs Kids Club is open to children ages 14 and under, and costs $25.

Along with plenty of new and exciting additions to the children’s area, every Thursday is Family Night courtesy of Roger’s Pharmacy. After each Thursday home game, kids can run the bases as well as $1 hot dogs courtesy of Citizens Bank and Trust.

You can purchase your season ticket or single-game tickets in advance, and sign up for the Mustangs Kids Club by calling the Mustangs Box Office at 816-279-7856.

— Mustangs Press Release —

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) — The St. Joseph Mustangs look to kick off their 11th season with the annual Fan Fest celebration Tuesday, May 28th at St. Joseph Hy-Vee. Food specials, national anthem tryouts, and autographs highlight this event. Admission to the event is free.

Mustangs fans will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from the entire 2019 Mustang roster. A live press conference will begin at 5:30, where fans will also have the opportunity to ask questions of players, the coaching staff and the front office.

“This will be the first chance for St. Joe to see our players, but also for our players to see St. Joe,” said Mustangs GM Ky Turner, “It’s not too often you’ll find the entire team outside of Phil Welch Stadium, but we’re going to bring the fun festive game-like atmosphere to this event. You might find us throwing some t-shirts into the crowd, dancing with our mascots, or other surprises we have up our sleeve.”

There will be a play area for children and special prize giveaways throughout the evening. Fans will also get the first opportunity to check out new merchandise for the upcoming season.

Try-outs for national anthem singers will also be taking place at the event, at the conclusion of the live press conference.

Additionally, the Mustangs and Hy Vee will partner together for a new weekly promotion; Mustang Mondays. Each Monday from 11-1, you’ll find Mustangs players and staff bagging groceries and assisting customers to their cars, as well as Mustangs staff with a prize wheel with giveaways. Mustangs Mondays will last through the duration of the Mustangs 2019 season.

The Mustangs will begin their search for a sixth MINK League Championship on Wednesday, May 29th. Johnny Coy returns to coach the team for his second season. The Mustangs set a new attendance record in 2018, averaging 2,445 guests per game, good for 8th in the country.

Tickets are currently available by contacting the Mustangs Front Office at 816-279-7856.

— Mustangs Press Release —

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) — St. Joseph Mustangs manager Johnny Coy has announced his 2019 Mustangs’ roster.

Coy’s second season as the organization’s manager features several familiar faces and local talents on the roster.

“It’s very important to the organization to have players in their second summer with us,” Coy said. “Last year, we had probably 95 percent of our roster brand new. Johnson’s last season we had so many seniors that it wasn’t possible to bring those guys back so we basically had to start fresh. We have a very large amount of players coming back this year from last years team. Playing in front of huge crowds every single day is something that our players will be much more used to this year— having spent a whole summer here already. The returners know what to expect coming to St. Joseph and they couldn’t be more excited. The fans are excited about it as well. Having players that they are already familiar with is huge as well, there are definitely some fan favorites coming back.”

This year’s team features players from all levels of college baseball and from across the country.

In fact, there are a few players from St. Joseph—Central graduates Noah Cameron and Dawson Smith. The team also features several players from around the area like Brady Holden (Fauceet), Colton Kenagy (Gower), Austin Brooks (Plattsburg), and Mack Stephenson (Weston).

The 2019 Mustangs also have players from the two local Division II MIAA Conference school—Missouri Western’s Jacob Purl and Northwest Missouri State’s Derek Hussey (Chillicothe).

“This summer was smoother than my first year recruiting players,” Coy said. “Last year’s team was basically brought together from scratch, and we lost so many players right before the start of the season for various reasons. We lost around 8 players a week before our first game— most of them pitchers. This year, however, I was able to bring back some key contributors, who I have great relationships with, who I know will be there opening night and also added some very well established college players to compliment them. I am very excited for this summer’s team.”

With the season just a few months away, Coy said he’s ready to get his team to St. Josepto beginin the 2019 campaign.

“I talk to my Mustang players quite often and keep up on how their college seasons are going,” Coy said. “My Division 2/JUCO players have already started their seasons, and my Division 1 players are starting February 15th. I am so excited to keep up on these guys throughout their spring season and once that season is over, they will all come to St. Joseph to enjoy another amazing summer in front of the best fans in baseball. The season can’t get here soon enough.”

The St. Joseph Mustangs’ 2019 season starts on May 29 against the Midwest A’s.
Mustangs’ manager Johnny Coy returns for his second season, after notching a 24-24 record last season.

Season tickets for 2019 are available by visiting Phil Welch Stadium or calling 816-279-STJO (7856).

Here is the 2019 roster:
Catchers
Jordan Maxson (Kansas State)
Brady Garrison (Neosho Community College)

1st Baseman
Alex Phillips (Missouri Southern)
Terrence Spurlin (Kansas State)

2nd Baseman
Drew Beazely (South Dakota State University)
Jackson Dierenfeldt (Drury)

Shortstop
Jack Wagner (Kansas)
Karsen Reid (Arkansas State)

Third Baseman
Josh Lincoln (East Central University)

Outfielders
Dylan Ketch (Salve Regina)
Max Mircovich (Rhode Island)
Davin Gummere (Missouri Southern)
Derek Hussey (Northwest Missouri State)
Mike Wright (Southeastern Louisiana)
Brady Holden (State Fair Community College)

Pitchers
Corey Cowan (Missouri Southern)
Drake Kanallaka (Maryville University)
Mahlyk Davis (Dodge City CC)
Nick Houzenga (Central Oklahoma)
Ronnie Winngington (SWICC)
Dawson Smith (Emporia State)
Mack Stephenson (William Jewell)
Tom Beliveau (Salve Regina)
Michael Mathews (Salve Regina)
Colton Kenagy (Keiser University)
Jake Purl (Missouri Western)
Brennon Covington (Missouri Southern)
Cole Gacke (Missouri Southern)
Cameron July (Undecided)
Austin Brooks (Cowley CC)
Jared Wilson (Cowley CC)
Noah Cameron (Central Arkansas)

— Mustangs Press Release —

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.)— The St. Joseph Mustangs’ 2019 season will feature more fireworks, giveaways, and celebrations and it all kicks off against the Midwest A’s on May 29.

“St. Joseph is a special place for baseball,” Mustangs general manager Ky Turner said. “Opening Night on May 29th is the official kick off into summer, and is a date all of our players have circled on their calendar. I know they’re all excited to come play in front of one of the best atmospheres in summer college baseball across the country.”

The Mustangs will continue several traditions in 2019 including playing the Mustangs Alumni on June 14, as well as, honoring the armed forces with two home games on July 3 and July 4. Both games will feature post game fireworks.

Along with hosting the MINK League All-Star game on June 26, the Mustangs will play a rare Sunday home game, on June 23rd.

“We’ve had a lot of feedback about hosting a Sunday game at Phil Welch. We were able to make it work this season, and its an important game against a divisional opponent.” Turner noted.

The MINK League schedule at Phil Welch Stadium begins Friday, May 31 against Clarinda and then Saturday, June 1 against Chillicothe—two North division rivals.

The 2019 season features one doubleheader at Phil Welch Stadium, against the Ozark Generals on June 6.

In all, the Mustangs will play 27 games at Phil Welch Stadium in 2019. The Mustangs finished the 2018 season averaging 2,448 fans per game, ranking 8th nationally.

Mustangs coach Johnny Coy will return for his second season, after notching a 24-24 record last season.

Season tickets for 2019 are available by visiting Phil Welch Stadium or calling 816-279-STJO (7856).

— Mustangs Press Release —

ST. JOSEPH, MO. — The St. Joseph Mustangs front office will be different in 2019.

Mustangs Assistant General Manager Tim Hannah has accepted a new job as the Director of Creative Services at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and will be leaving the team at the end of December. Hannah spent three years with the Mustangs organization.

“I am extremely thankful for my time in St. Joseph,” Hannah said. “From Dan [Gerson] and Ky [Turner] to the players, the interns and especially the fans, they welcomed me with open arms and made this an incredible experience. It’s bittersweet moving on, but the Mustangs will always hold a special place in my heart.”

Tyler St. Denny has been hired to take over the Assistant GM position. Tyler grew up in Savannah, Missouri, and attended MWSU. Tyler has spent the past year in the Mustangs front office, in a variety of roles.

Additionally, the Mustangs have hired Chris Roush as the Director of Media. Chris is a former Mustangs intern and graduate of Northwest Missouri State and a current member of the KQ2 Newsroom.

“We’re sad to see Tim go. Tim did a wonderful job, connecting with our community and adding to the game day experience at Phil Welch Stadium. He left his own stamp on the Mustangs, but we know Tim will do wonderful things in his new position and wish him well. We’re very excited we were able to bring in Tyler and Chris, who have a great understanding of the Mustangs, and are familiar faces to many in the community. Both are very talented and we’re excited to get to work on the 2019 season,” Mustangs GM Ky Turner said.

The St. Joseph Mustangs season home opener is set for Wednesday, May 29th against the Midwest A’s at Phil Welch Stadium. Game time is set for 7 p.m. Tickets are available by visiting Phil Welch Stadium or calling the Mustangs box office at 816-279-7856.

— Mustangs Press Release —