Spotswood got another win on the board, but Williamstown, Altona and Yarraville all suffered losses in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west on Saturday.
The Woodsman kept in touch with the top six with victory against Elsternwick.
The Woodsman resumed at 1-18 in reply to Elsternwick’s total of 196.
A Lachie McKenna century was the key to the Woodsmen’s innings as they chased down the runs in 65 overs.
The Woodsmen finished 6-197 with McKenna making 101 not out.
Spotswood sits three points outside the top six.
Williamstown’s total of 192 wasn’t enough against Brighton.
Brighton resumed at 0-11 and took control of the game as it reached 1-94.
A few wickets started to fall to give the Seagulls some hope, but Brighton did enough to finish 7-194.
Jarrod Flood Bauce took three wickets for the Seagulls.
Yarraville again fell short despite having a solid total on the board, this time against Taylors Lakes.
Defending 218, the Eagles got an early wicket on Saturday but it was tough going after that.
The Lions made the runs with more than six overs remaining, finishing 6-223.
Akshat Buch and William Sheffield took two wickets each for the Eagles.
Altona managed to avoid an outright loss to Oakleigh.
Oakleigh resumed at 0-9 in reply to Alton’s 114. Oakleigh easily made the runs and declared at 7-205.
Altona was sent back in and finished the day at 3-66.
Williamstown, Altona and Yarraville all sit outside the top six.
This Saturday is a T20 round before the competition stops for the Christmas break.
