The Valley Center (KS) D Dawgs (2-1) and the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs (1-2) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Valley Center (KS) D Dawgs that eventually took advantage of them in an 8-5 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

Miguel Mendez led the Valley Center (KS) D Dawgs' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He singled in the second inning.

Brandon Huske racked up two RBIs on two hits for the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the fourth inning.

CJ Gregorey recorded his first win of the year for the Valley Center (KS) D Dawgs. He allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered four hits.

Austin Aspegren (1-1) took the loss for the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs. He lasted just two innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed three runs.