GOSHEN, Ind. – After a "home" win in Huntington on Friday night, Goshen baseball lost both games against the Foresters at home on Saturday. Huntington won 16-12 in game one and 18-3 in game two. Four seniors were recognized for Goshen between games – Kyle Staelgraeve, Evan Creager, Gage Andrews, and Camm Nickell. There was also a moment of silence before the games to remember Dr. "Sarge" Yoder, the namesake of the baseball field, who passed away last week.
 
Like Friday's first game, game one on Saturday was not short on offense.  In the three-hour and thirteen-minute game, the teams combined for 28 runs and 31 hits.
 
Goshen led 9-5 after the fourth inning. In the second inning, Jenner Rodammer hit a three-run home run, and Joseph Cerda crushed another three-run blast in the fourth. However, the Foresters would score the subsequent ten runs to go up 15-9. They produced six of them in the fifth and the other four in the sixth.
 
Goshen added a few more runs – including a solo shot from Morgan Baker – but lost 16-12 in the end.
 
Nate Lange and Baker each had three hits. Rodammer and Baker had four RBIs apiece, and Cerda had three. Lange, Rodammer, Peyton Smith, and Nickell all scored twice. Jack Bennett took the loss on the mound. Kaleb Bodfish threw the last 3.2 innings without allowing any earned runs.
 
Huntington immediately put up six runs in the first inning of game one and added another six in the third. After three, it was already 12-1 in favor of the visitors. They added two more runs in the sixth and four in the seventh on the way to an 18-3 win.
 
Nickell hit a solo home run to left-center for Goshen in the sixth. Smith had an RBI single in the third, and Creager hit a sac fly in the fourth. David Lopez had the loss on the mound for GC.
 
Goshen (10-36, 5-25 CL) has one last series to go on the road at Spring Arbor. The Leafs take on the Cougars on Friday, April 29 at 2:00 pm and Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 pm. Goshen is eliminated from a spot in the Crossroads League tournament.
 
Here is what was said about the Goshen seniors for the Senior Day recognition between games:
 
Today we are recognizing the Goshen College baseball class of 2022. Our seniors will leave Goshen having advanced in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. They have made the people and places around them better, and we are privileged to have had them for the time we did. The players are joined by Director of Athletics Dr. Erica Albertin and Head Coach Alex Childers.
 
First to be recognized is #19, Kyle Staelgraeve! Kyle is being escorted by his parents, Mike and Kim Staelgraeve. Kyle is an accounting major and a business minor and plans to work at RSM after college. Coach Childers says, "Kyle's competitiveness and bulldog mentality on the mound had a huge impact on this program. His willingness to keep showing up and competing through pain and discomfort shows what kind of sacrifice and high character he has. Thanks for being a consistent leader for our pitching staff." Thank you, Kyle!
 
Next up is #1, Evan Creager! Evan is being escorted by his parents, Chad and Michelle Creager. Evan is a business major and intends to own his own business someday. Coach Childers says, "Evan's loyalty and commitment to the program for four years is a testament to his character. Even when things didn't go our way, Evan showed up and worked to get better. He was the ultimate utility guy - playing seven different positions. I'm proud of him for sticking through." Thank you, Evan!
 
Next, we have #22, Gage Andrews! Gage is an accounting major and plans to become a CPA after college and support his teammate Evan's business. Coach Childers says, "I will always remember Gage as a great teammate that was always willing to do whatever was asked. He kept showing up and contributed in any way possible. I'll miss his passion and positivity and know he will do great things in the future." Thank you, Gage!
 
Last but not least is #5, Camm Nickell! Camm is being escorted by his parents, Zack and Kara Nickell. He is a business major with an entrepreneurship minor. He would like to own his own business in the future and support Evan's business as well. Coach Childers says, "Camm has been a stable and competitive piece to this program and has done everything that has been asked of him. Camm has been an impact guy both on the mound and at the plate. His durability and consistency will be missed greatly. I appreciate your commitment to the program and best of luck in your future endeavors." Thank you, Camm!
 
Ladies and gentlemen, please help me give a round of applause to your 2022 baseball seniors!

Here is what was said about "Sarge" Yoder before the first game: 

Fans, today we would like to remember a man who was a significant contributor to making the Maple Leafs baseball program what it is today. The man this field is named after, Jay Harold "Sarge" Yoder, died last week on Thursday, April 14, 2022, surrounded by family. He was 94. Dr. Yoder graduated from Goshen College in 1950 and taught physical education and coached at Goshen from 1955 to 1987. He coached men's tennis, basketball, and soccer at different points, but the baseball team was where Dr. Yoder left the most significant impact. He was the first coach when the program began in 1957 and is still the winningest coach in program history. He compiled 229 wins over 28 seasons.

Dr. Yoder was present when Goshen named the baseball field in his honor in 2015.

Now, as we gather here for Goshen baseball at J. Harold "Sarge" Yoder Baseball Field, please join me in a moment of silence as we remember Dr. Yoder.

Thank you.