East Baseball Erupts Early, Cruises Past Tech for First Win

Olympians score 14 runs in the first inning to power 18-1 victory

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:51am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting the dynamic action and movement of a high school baseball game, without any recognizable figures or details.A cubist interpretation of the Columbus East baseball team's decisive victory, capturing the explosive energy and momentum of their 14-run first inning.Columbus Today

After two tough opening losses, the Columbus East baseball team stormed out of the dugout and unloaded a 14-run first inning on their way to an 18-1, five-inning victory over Indianapolis Tech. The win was the first of the season for the Olympians and the first varsity victory for head coach Christian Brown.

Why it matters

East's explosive start and decisive win helped the team bounce back from their early season struggles and build confidence heading into the rest of the season. The Olympians showed they could learn from their previous losses and turn that into fuel for a dominant performance.

The details

East sent 19 batters to the plate in the first inning, piling up 11 hits and taking advantage of five Tech errors. Reid Koester and Logun Rager each hit two-run doubles, while Landyn Jewell added a two-run single. The Olympians kept the pressure on with runs in the third and fourth innings, while Tech scored its lone run in the fifth to avoid the shutout.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Christian Brown

The head coach of the Columbus East baseball team, earning his first varsity victory.

Reid Koester

A player for Columbus East who went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs.

Logun Rager

A player for Columbus East who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBIs.

Landyn Jewell

A player for Columbus East who went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Peyton Asher

The Columbus East pitcher who threw a five-hitter in his first varsity pitching appearance.

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What they’re saying

“After getting punched around by a pair of quality opponents to open the year, East came into Thursday needing to see some reward for the work. One huge inning gave it exactly that.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting

What’s next

East will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, with their next game scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th.

The takeaway

Columbus East's decisive victory over Indianapolis Tech showed the team's ability to learn from their early season struggles and turn that into a dominant performance. The Olympians' explosive start and balanced offensive production demonstrated the team's potential for the rest of the season.