Melton will be hoping for a few early wickets on day two of its match with Yarraville to put the pressure back on the opposition in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west.
After falling just short of their second win of the season the previous round, the Lions were on the road against Yarraville in the penultimate round.
Melton won the toss and not surprisingly decided to bat in hot conditions.
The Lions got off to a strong start before the wickets started to fall.
The lower order struggled as they were bowled out for 172 in the 65th over.
Ben MacRae top scored with 63 at the top of the order.
It meant the Eagles had to face 12 overs at the end of day one.
After a solid start, Brad Jones took three quick wickets to have the Eagles at 3-47 at stumps.
One of the highlights of the day for the Lions was Jhett Ramsey making his first XI debut.
He is another one of the youngsters who have come through the club’s ranks.
Meanwhile in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition shield 2 competition, the Lions fell short against Melbourne University (2).
Melbourne University made 6-210 from its overs with Kareena Jacobsen-Logan taking two wickets for the Lions.
The Lions were in trouble early in the run chase at 2-6. While they were able to steady, they weren’t able to get the runs, finishing 3-181.
Candace Hulett made 68 not out and Jacobsen-Logan made 54.
The seventh-placed Lions finish their season on Sunday against Werribee.
