Footscray’s large batting total wasn’t enough to make it two in a row in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition on Saturday.
After a second strong batting performance, the Bulldogs were hoping to do some damage with the ball on Saturday against Frankston Peninsula.
The Bulldogs made 8-320 on day one of the match on the back of a century to Dylan Kight.
On Saturday, the Bulldogs got off to the perfect start with the ball having Charlie Maxwell gone for a duck.
The rest of Frankston Peninsula’s top order were able to get on the board and they were setting a good run chase.
Despite a few nervous moments in the middle order, Frankston Peninsula steadied.
Number eight Sean van Wijk produced a 50 and was well supported by Lachlan Lauer and Aidan Lenehan who got the job done.
Frankston Peninsula finished 8-321, getting the runs with three and a bit overs remaining.
Liam Mason was the standout bowler for the Bulldogs, taking 4-36 off his 16 overs.
It was better news for Footscray’s second XI which was able to defend 324. Frankston Peninsula finished 9-304.
Footscray’s thirds fell short having made 300-plus on day one of its match, while the fourth XI had a big win.
Footscray is on the road in round three, facing Melbourne University the next two Saturdays in a two-day match.
