After returning to Black Hills Energy Stadium for a quick two-game series, the Spearfish Sasquatch were greeted with a rude “welcome home.”

Shortstop Johnny McHenry hit a three-run home run to right field in the fifth inning, but the Sasquatch defense faltered as they fell 7-6 to the determined Casper Horseheads on Monday night.

The Sasquatch offense accounted for six runs on eleven hits, outhitting the Horseheads by one. McHenry’s three-run shot in the fifth for a temporary lead, followed by a two-run eighth, pushed the Casper lead to one heading into the ninth.

Designated Hitter Bailey Bordas lined a ball into left field with two outs in the eighth, scoring first baseman Harrison Clark. Third baseman Gabe Springer followed right behind, but he was tagged out at home plate to keep it a one-run lead for the Horseheads.

While the Sasquatch offense collected their hits, they fell victim to errors in game one. After allowing seven errors in a matchup with the Gem City Bison Sunday night, the Sasquatch made two more against the Horseheads.

The two errors combined for four Casper runs. A throwing error from Springer in the third inning, followed by a catching error from McHenry in the seventh pushed across the four Horsehead runners.

Spearfish starting pitcher Kolby Schiffer went five innings, allowing only one earned run and striking out four Casper hitters. Starting pitcher Brady Nelsen was working well through five innings before allowing McHenry’s three-run shot, ending his night with four runs allowed.

Down by one in the ninth, second baseman Ryan Bachman reached third base with two outs. Casper pitcher Thomas Touchette struck out McHenry immediately after to seal the game one victory for the Horseheads.

The Sasquatch fall to 7-5 in the second half of the season, with an 18-22 overall record. They look to avenge tonight’s loss with a win in game two tomorrow against the Horseheads, who are now 3-8 in the second half of play.