Melton almost pulled off a win in a low scoring affair against Williamstown in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on the weekend.
The Lions travelled to Williamstown Recreation Reserve to take on the Seagulls with both sides searching for late season wins.
Melton won the toss and decided to bat.
The Lions struggled to get partnerships going early one with the loss of three early wickets.
While Ben MacRae was batting well those around him were struggling to stick with him.
Skipper Chris Hope and MacRae managed to put on 40 before the wickets started to fall again.
While the tail tried hard, the Lions were bowled out for 141 in the 60th over.
MacRae top scored with 62, with Archie Cairns next best with 20.
The Seagulls started well and at 2-106 were in a good position to come away with the win.
Melton kept fighting and took 6-7 to have the Seagulls at 8-113 and game one.
The Seagulls kept their composure and were able to get the job done, finishing 8-143.
Cairns took 4-42 for the Lions.
The Lions, who sit 11th, face Noble Park in two-dayer in the next round.
Meanwhile in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition Shield 1 competition, Melton lost to La Trobe University Ironfeathers.
Melton made 6-156 from its 37 overs with Liz Trakosas top scoring with 49 not out.
The Ironfeathers made the runs with more than seven overs remaining, finishing 5-158.
Amy Hibbert took 3-17 for the Lions.
