08/08/2026
Strong Hitting Not Enough As Southern Swamp Mets Falls To Howell Indians
Even though Southern Swamp Mets collected 11 hits to Howell Indians's seven, they still fell 8-4 on Saturday. Tommy Kendrick led Southern Swamp Mets with three hits.
Howell Indians rallied for the victory despite trailing 4-0 in the first.
Southern Swamp Mets opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to three singles. Southern Swamp Mets first got on the board when Kendrick singled, scoring one run.
Mitch Preston doubled down the left field line, which helped Howell Indians tie the game at four in the bottom of the fifth.
Howell Indians jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning after Preston homered to center field, and Nick Lovarco doubled to center field, each scoring two runs.
Bradley ? earned the win for Howell Indians. The reliever allowed five hits and zero runs over eight and two-thirds innings, striking out nine and walking four. Brogan Burns took the loss for Southern Swamp Mets. The reliever went four innings, surrendering six runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out three and walking four. Reece Miller stepped on the mound first for Southern Swamp Mets. The hurler allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking one. Jack Fowler opened the game for Howell Indians. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and four runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking one.
Southern Swamp Mets tallied 11 hits in the game. Jay Jubak went 1-for-5 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Ray Keelan and Joey Boyle each collected multiple hits for Southern Swamp Mets.
Preston led Howell Indians with four runs batted in. Preston went 2-for-4 on the day. Howell Indians turned two double plays in the game.
Unfortunately today’s loss has eliminated the Southern Swamp Mets from further competition. The 2026 season has come to a close.