Westmeadows took the rights on day one of its match with Craigieburn in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division.
The two Hume rivals are both looking for wins to finish the season, with finals a long shot for both sides now with two rounds remaining.
The Warriors were sent in by the Eagles.
They lost three early wickets before they were able to steady with the middle order standing up.
Lead by Stephen Mihelakos-james (91 not out) and Tallan Wright (57) the Warriors made 5-251 from their overs.
Darren Wotu took two wickets for the Eagles.
The Warriors early declaration meant the Eagles had to face five overs at the end of the day.
Craigieburn was able to get through unscathed and will resume at 0-2.
Meanwhile in the Steve McNamara Shield, Tullamarine was unable to extend its good form against PEGS.
The Demons were bowled out for just 164 in the 60th over.
Yasindu Athukorala top scored with 40, while Shehan De silva scored 39 to rescue the innings.
PEGS finished day one at 1-72.
In the Roy Picone Shield, the Greenvale Kangaroos made 7-306 from their overs against Point Cook Centrals.
Babar Aziz top scored with 72 off 81 balls.
Jacana, Donnybrook and Roxburgh Park all have work to do in the Russell Pollock Shield.
The Jaguars were 9-153 in 57 overs when their innings came to an end against the Williamstown Congs.
Thanura Gunasekara top scored with 65.
The Congs will resume at 3-95.
Donnybrook has a battle on its hands in the top of the table clash with Burnside Springs United.
Donnybrook was bowled out for just 140.
Gurwant singh Virk top scored with 38 at the top of the order.
Burnside will resume at 2-31.R
Roxburgh Park will have to bat well on day two against Moonee Ponds which made 9-220 from its overs.
Sohaib Bhutta and Umar Farooq took three wickets each for the Falcons.
