The St. Joseph Mustangs put up three runs in the first inning, but wouldn’t score again the rest of the night as the Clarinda A’s scored four runs in the ninth to come from behind and beat the Mustangs 5-3 Wednesday on the Mustangs’ Opening Day at Phil Welch Stadium.

The Mustangs had bases loaded in the seventh inning, but were unable to take advantage. Head coach Johnny Coy says his team missed some opportunities offensively, but he’s optimistic about the rest of the season.

"I expect us to score a lot of runs this year," Coy said. "I know they're good hitters. It's the first game of many. I feel like we got the first one out of the way. The rest is going to be a really positive summer for us."

Starting pitcher and Savannah native Braden Barry went 5.2 innings in a no-decision, striking out four batters. The Mustangs are off Thursday, but stay home to host Nevada on both Friday and Saturday. Those games will start at 7 p.m.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Mustangs put up three runs in the first inning, but wouldn’t score again the rest of the night as the Clarinda A’s scored four runs in the ninth to come from behind and beat the Mustangs 5-3 Wednesday on the Mustangs’ Opening Day at Phil Welch Stadium.The Mustangs had bases loaded in the seventh inning, but were unable to take advantage. Head coach Johnny Coy says his team missed some opportunities offensively, but he’s optimistic about the rest of the season."I expect us to score a lot of runs this year," Coy said. "I know they're good hitters. It's the first game of many. I feel like we got the first one out of the way. The rest is going to be a really positive summer for us."Starting pitcher and Savannah native Braden Barry went 5.2 innings in a no-decision, striking out four batters. The Mustangs are off Thursday, but stay home to host Nevada on both Friday and Saturday. Those games will start at 7 p.m.

Mustangs take early lead, fall late to Clarinda in season opener Wednesday