GDCA
It was another week on the sidelines for Bacchus Marsh in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. While action finally got underway in the GDCA, the Bulls match with the Sunbury Kangaroos didn’t go ahead due to an unplayable game, leaving the two teams to share the points. Diggers Rest Bulla started the season with a win on the back of an unbeaten 100 from Rasika Batepola in his return to the club. In the Johnstone Shield, Eynesbury lost to Kilmore, while Aintree beat Bacchus Marsh.
Bowls
Melton remains undefeated in the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant division 2, section 2 competition. On Saturday, Melton beat Glenroy, 100 (16)-67 (2). Anthony Holland’s rink won 32-13, Todd Trewarne’s rink won 35-8 and Anthony Briggs rink won 22-19. In division 2, section 1, Melton’s second side lost to Yarraville Footscray, 98 (16)-77 (2). In division 1, section 4, Bacchus Marsh defeated Pakenham, 90 (16)-71 (2). It was Bacchus Marsh’s first win of the season.
Ballarat CA
Darley got its second win of the Ballarat Cricket Association season beating Brown Hill on Saturday. After two weeks with no play, the Lions sent Brown Hill in before restricting it to 9-188 with Dayle Locke taking four wickets. The Lions made the runs with ease, finishing 6-189 in the 47th over. Skipper Bradley Barnes top scored with 61 not out. The Lions’ next match is a two-dayer against Buninyong.
Baseball
The North Western Titans suffered a big loss to Preston in the Baseball Victoria summer league men’s division 2 on Sunday. Preston proved too strong, winning 14-3. The Titans remain without a win after 12 rounds. In women’s division 2, the Titans lost to Footscray, 10-7. The Titans sit bottom of the table.
