Bundoora United won the local battle as the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Summer Smash competition resumed on Tuesday night.
Playing in pool A of the Barclay Shield competition, the Bulldogs were too strong for Bundoora at Yulong Reserve.
Both sides entered the match searching for their first win of the competition.
Batting first the Bulldogs made 4-184 from their overs with Sam Harbinson top scoring with 55 off 41 balls at the top of the order.
Michael Fullelove took 2-18 for the Bulls.
The Bulls never got going in their run chase and were bowled out for 85 in the second last over.
Dhanush Ramayanapu played a lone hand with 30, with the next highest score being nine.
Girithar Logeswaran took 4-13 for the Bulldogs.
In the other pool A match, Epping cruised to victory against Rosebank.
Rosebank made 6-108 after batting first.
Robert Tinsley took 3-14 off his four overs for the Pingers.
The Pingers openers set up the victory as they put on 89 for the opening partnership.
While David Graham was bowled for 42, the Pingers continued on to finish 1-109 with a couple of overs to spare.
Tom Emmins finished 48 not out.
After four rounds, the Pingers sit atop pool A having won all their matches.
The Bulldogs are in fourth and the Bulls are fifth without a win.
Rosanna and Diamond Creek were the winners on Tuesday night in pool B.
Action in the Money Shield competition will resume on 20 January.
In the Mash Shield, Hurstbridge chased down Panton Hill’s total of 106 in just 10 overs.
Thomastown United faces Keon Park on Thursday night.
