Columbus East's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Decatur Central Hawks 12-2. For the Olympians, this counts as revenge for the 13-7 victory the Hawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Eli Tindell
| 04/03/25 vs Decatur Central | 3 |
| 05/20/24 @ Southport | 0 |
| 05/07/24 @ Floyd Central | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Batesville | 4 |
Eli Tindell looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Jackson Watkins was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was J.D. Rotert, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Columbus East always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Decatur Central only posted an OBP of .364.
The win got Columbus East back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus East will host Corydon Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Decatur Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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