The tough run continued for Melton in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west on Saturday.
Without a win, the Lions on Saturday took on a Spotswood side keen to get back on the winners list after dropping its last two games.
The Woodsmen won the toss and decided to send the Lions in on their home deck in the one-dayer.
It was a solid start for the Lions who put on 57 for the first partnership.
The loss of both openers without a run being added changed the game in favour of the Woodsmen.
The Lions quickly crumbled to 4-67 as two more wickets also fell.
A couple of the Lions youngsters, including debutant Harrison Scardamaglia, got the Lions within sight of three figures with a 30 run partnership.
From there the Lions lost frequent wickets, including three players going for a duck, and were bowled out for 139 in the 41st over.
Brenton Cook top scored with 36 at the top of the order as just two batters past 20.
Stephen Shields took two early wickets for the Lions to have the Woodsmen in trouble at 2-8.
From there it was all the Woodsmen, who went on to make 2-143 to get back on the winners list.
After four rounds, the Lions are one of two teams without a win.
This week the Lions will face Malvern in a Saturday-Sunday two-day clash at MacPherson Park.
It was a better day for the Lions second XI which beat Spotswood.
Spotswood made 177 from its overs with the Lions hitting the winning runs with four balls remaining.
They finished 6-179 with Matt Stead top scoring with 38 as most of the batters got starts.
Meanwhile, the Lions women’s side also suffered a loss on Sunday in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition shield (2) competition.
Facing Melbourne University (2), the Lions decided to bat on their home deck.
The Lions ended up making 9-82 from their overs.
Candace Hulett top scored with 35 and Liz Trakosas made 21 as the only batters to reach double figures.
The Lions took a couple of early wickets before Melbourne University kick started its innings.
Melbourne University finished 2-83.
Amy Hibbert and Trakosas were the wicket takers.
After seven rounds, the Lions have two wins.
This week the Lions are on the road against Point Cook Centrals in a one-dater on Sunday.
