Melton was unable to keep the momentum going in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday.
Facing Balwyn in a one-dayer, the Lions were made to bowl at MacPherson Park.
After being in trouble at 4-32, Balwyn was able to recover and put on 210 as it was bowled
out with eight balls remaining.
Stephen Shields was the pick of the bowlers for the Lions, taking 4-2 while Lachlan Peterson took two wickets.
The Lions never got going in their run chase and were bowled out for 124.
Jason Hibbert top scored with 24, while Brad Jones (18 not out) and Peterson (17) showed some resistance late in the order.
The Lions slip to 10th on the ladder and are now nine points outside the top six.
Melton will be on the road this week as it faces Mt Waverley in another one-dayer.
It was a tough weekend for Melton, with its four Subbies sides all suffering losses.
Meanwhile, Melton’s women’s side will have to wait another week to resume its season.
The Lions were set to face Point Cook Centrals on Sunday in the first game back after Christmas, but the Sharks forfeited.
It means the Lions last completed game was on 7 December.
The Lions sit 13th on the ladder with three wins for the season.
Melton faces Werribee this Sunday.
In the VSDCA J G Craig Shield, Melton sits second in its pool after the first week of action with three wins.
