Magpies clear in second PROVINCIAL By IT Gully CRIB Point are eight points clear in second place on the MPCA Provincial ladder after picking up an outright win against Baxter on Saturday. The Magpies headed into the second day of the clash having already won the match after bowling out Baxter for 88 on day one. Resuming at 7/179, the Pies added just 12 more runs before Baxter were back out to bat. Ricky Thompson top scored for the Magpies with 45, which included three fours and two sixes. The second innings didn’t fare much better for Baxter. In fact, it was much, much worse. The visitors lasted just 37.4 overs in the second innings and were rolled for just 53. Skipper Daniel Warwick
top scored with 20 and was one of only two Baxter batsmen to make it to double figures (Todd Quinn made 12). Brad Davidson snared 4/14 from 12.4 overs, Jacob Cook claimed 3/24 to give him 9/67 for the match and Glenn Barclay helped himself to 2/7, handing him five wickets for the match. Sorrento kept its season alive with a dramatic one run win against Moorooduc. Resuming at 0/4 and looking at 217 for victory, Sorrento picked up the required runs with less than 10 balls remaining and two wickets in hand. However, by the end of the match, the Sorras were bowled out for the target of 217 heading into the 80th over. Corey Harris (35) and Liam O’Connor (30) got the visitors away to a good start in the chase, however
they then lost 4/28 to be on the back foot. Leigh Poholke made 20 and the returning AJ King, named RPP’s Player of the Day, hit a match winning 48 and took the score to 217. Rob Parslow (10) and Ryan O’Connor (12) were important in the end also. Moorooduc skipper Leigh lambert was the best of the bowlers with 4/61 off 25 overs, while Cameron Bailey claimed 3/38. Mornington also kept its season alive with an outright victory against Rye. The Doggies replied to Rye’s first innings score of 65 with 132 runs without loss (declared) on day one. Rye resumed on day two at 3/51. They were bowled out for 57. Michael Heib picked up seven wickets for Mornington to give him
an amazing 13 wickets for the match. The Dogs are now one of five teams sitting on 56 points on the ladder. Fourth placed Sorrento is on 60 points. Pines skipper Ricky Ramsdale celebrated his birthday in style on Saturday, taking 5/46 to help his side enjoy a convincing 150 run win against Langwarrin. The Kangas started okay in the whopping 299 run chase with Simon McEvoy (23) and Matt Prosser (31) opening with 53. However, it fell away quickly after that, Daniel Bray batting at nine getting the next highest score of 24. Pat Jackson snared 2/32 off 19 overs for Pines. Eivion Bowen dominated Mt Eliza on Saturday, taking 7/51 off 21 overs as Peninsula Old Boys recorded a 62 run win.
Keith Biggs top scored for the Mounties with 49 and Justin Grant hit 45, however, there was little to no support elsewhere. Somerville maintained its position in the top four with a six run win against Long Island. Chasing 172 for victory, the win was left up to one man – skipper Leigh Lowry. Entering the fray at 2/6, Lowry proceeded to dominate the Long Island attack and hit an unbeaten 103. The next highest score was Justin Allsop with 21. Long Island’s Scott Phillips took 2/61 and orchestrated two sensational run outs which, at that stage of the match, looked match winning. Lowry was a one man show and brought victory to the Eagles.
Parkers still in the mix after missing outright win DISTRICT By IT Gully DELACOMBE Park failed in its attempt to pick up an outright victory over Seaford Tigers on Saturday in MPCA District cricket but is still a smoky to play finals. The Parkers were on the verge of victory after the first day’s play after scoring 175 and then having the Tigers in real trouble at 5/72 at the end of the day. The Tigers made just five more runs before being bowled out for 77. Shane Deal claimed 4/21 and Andrew Stapleton 3/23 for the Parkers. Delacombe Park then made 99 in 35 overs with Rowan Charles top scoring with 24 before sending the Tigers back out for another hit. Jordan Watters claimed another three wickets to give him six for the match. The Parkers looked on target for the outright when they had the Tigers 4/19, however, Matt Meagher (36) and Darren James (26) ensured they survived the day. The Tigers ended on 6/95. Pearcedale has lit up the finals race with a three wicket victory over Baden Powell. Chasing 186 for victory, the Panthers got the runs with three wickets and a handful of overs to spare. Brad Trotter and Matt Cousland put on a 59 run opening stand, which is just what the Panthers were looking for. Max Blackburn then brought his “A-game” yet again and his 66 in the middle order, together with Chris Dew’s 24, was enough to get the Panthers across the line and within 12 points of second place. Sam Harrison was the pick of the Baden Powell bowlers with 3/33. After such a dominant season to this point, the loss certainly won’t be a bad thing for the Braves. Carrum went within six runs of beating fifth placed Seaford (205) on Saturday. Hayden Moulton got the Lions away to a flier at the top of the order with 53 and Jake D’Atri (23), Ryan Dyer (24) and Lachy Dobson (23) then added some grunt in the middle order.
When Andy Johnson came out to bat at number 11 with a broken elbow, the Lions needed another 21 runs to win. Johnson scored an unbeaten 16 but it wasn’t enough to get his side over the line. Rory Brown was the last wicket to fall with the score on 199. Heatherhill remains in touch with the top four after a big win over Boneo. The Hills made 185 in their first innings before rolling Boneo for 111. The Hills then sent Boneo in once again, however, they survived an outright attempt and finished on 6/116. Flinders was always up against it to score 304 to claim victory over Red Hill. They fell 65 runs short. Andrew Power with 82 was the stand out for Flinders in the chase. Matt Grayson opened with 29, Tom Clements scored 24 and Dwayne Field 26. Brent Martin and Andrew Mock were the keys in the win for the Hillmen, claiming 4/81 and 4/40 respectively. Main Ridge successfully defended its 165 runs against Mt Martha. Resuming at 1/9, Mt Martha was bowled out in the 80th over for just 130. Mitch Darville top scored for the Reds with 31 while Brett Wilkinson scored 26. Adam Bryant was the pick of the Main Ridge bowlers with five wickets.
Going: Hastings scored 173 for YCW to chase. Picture: Andrew Hurst Frankston Times 25 January 2016
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