Greenvale and Tullamarine both struggled with the bat as they lost their matches in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s senior division on Saturday.
Chasing 290, the Kangaroos started the day against Beaumaris at 0-8 but a lack of serious partnerships saw them slump to 5-59.
The lower order provided some resistance, but the Kangaroos succumbed for 147.
PICTURE GALLERY: Strathmore v Tullamarine
Tullamarine’s batting order failed to fire at all against Strathmore, collapsing to a meagre 90 as it chased 244.
Strathmore reached 2-179 in its second innings.
The Kangaroos remain winless after the opening two rounds, while the Demons sit sixth on the ladder with one win.
In north division, Westmeadows’ batsmen came out hitting but still fell short against PEGS.
Set a difficult 318 for the win, Westmeadows was dismissed for 299 in the second-last over.
Craigieburn got its first win of the season, taking first innings points over Merlynston Hadfield in north A1
Merlynston Hadfield started the day at 6-75 chasing Craigieburn’s 188 but was bowled out for 101.
Craigieburn made 102 in the second innings before Merlynston Hadfield batted out the day, reaching 7-188.
Jacana lost its match against East Coburg in north B1.
Batting first, Jacana made 8-154 with Telge Peiris (66) and Casey Whelan (47) the only batsmen to make double figures.
In reply, East Coburg easily made the target, finishing on 4-241.
