Mustangs earn 11 selections to MINK League All-Star Game

Jul. 6—The St. Joseph Mustangs will be represented by 11 players and Johnny Coy's coaching staff at Thursday's MINK League All-Star Game in Jefferson City.

The Mustangs announced and honored the selected players ahead of Saturday's home game, and the MINK League finalized the North and South rosters on Tuesday.

Four pitchers will represent the Mustangs in Will Hann, Brady Loving, Drake Kanallakan and Mack Stephenson, the Pitcher of the Week who leads the MINK with 51 strikeouts and four wins.

Cole Slibowski and Chase Spoonemore, as well as sub Sean O'Malley, will compete in the infield.

Brady Holden, Sim Kissane and Ike Book were selected as outfielders, as was Jake Grauberger, though he has been ruled out.

The Mustangs, 7.5 games back of Clarinda in the MINK North, have the most representatives of any team.

The festitivies will begin with each team taking batting practice ahead of the Home Run Derby at 5 p.m. at Ernie Vivion Field in Jefferson City. The game will begin at 7 p.m.

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