Owls Cam Fehrman and KJ Burkel hit home runs with the wind at Hartford Union's Lincoln Field, leading Slinger to a 7-6 win over Orioles in a North Shore Conference softball game.

By the Numbers
  • Fehrman hit a two-run home run in the first inning.
  • Burkel added a three-run home run in the next inning.
Yes, But

Hartford coach Hoxworth hoped to contain Slinger's hitters given the windy conditions but faced challenges with timely hitting and defensive plays.

State of Play
  • Owls improved to 8-5, 7-2 NSC, while Orioles fell to 5-4, 5-3 in the conference.
  • Defensive efforts from Slinger players like Burkel contributed to limiting the Orioles' scoring opportunities.
What's Next

Orioles will host Homestead, and Slinger will visit Port Washington in their upcoming games.

Bottom Line

Owls' power hitting with the wind advantage secured a narrow win over the Orioles, highlighting the impact of weather conditions on the game's outcome.