The Fairbanks (AL) Goldpanners (0-1) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 4-2 to the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs (1-0) on Saturday.

A groundout by Brandon Huske gave the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs the lead in the fourth inning.

Trent Hill boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 3-3 day at the plate to pace the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs. He singled in the first and fourth innings and doubled in the eighth inning.

Jake Jones handled the Fairbanks (AL) Goldpanners' lineup with ease, racking up eight strikeouts. Jones allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk over seven innings.

Austin Aspegren improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Andrew Buehler ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.