Lions disappoint at home

By Todd Whelan

Darley failed in its run chase against Ballarat-Redan, falling 67 runs short after being dismissed for just 97.

Chasing a modest 165 runs for victory and a fourth win on the trot, the Lions were never in the hunt after a top order collapse saw them reeling at 5/32.

Experienced duo Nathan Patrikeos (6/29) and Captain Jayden Hayes (4/28) did all the damage with the ball for the visitors, inflicting the hosts with a heavy defeat in their first hit out on Darley Park for the season. Only Drew Locke 34 (61) and Lachie Herring 24 (75) provided any genuine resistance with the bat for the Lions who were bowled out for a third time in five games, inside 50 overs.

Despite three wins already this season there are concerns for the Lions form with the willow ahead of their highly anticipated clash with crosstown rivals Bacchus Marsh. Both sides will need little motivation getting themselves up for this long awaited Round six clash at Darley Park.

Here’s hoping for a big crowd this Saturday keen to check out the action through the glass of the Lions new $5M joint facility. Play starts from 1pm.

RESULTS
BCA 1st Grade – R5
Ballarat-Redan 164 def Darley 97
Overs 44.4. Dr. Locke 34, L. Herring 24.
Darley (now 5th) lost by 67 runs.

BCA 2nd Grade – R5
Darley 113 & 3/192, Overs 36.
B. Barnes 113*, J. Murphy 36.
Bacchus Marsh 76 & 0/71, Overs 15.
Darley (now 2nd) won on first innings.

BCA 3rd Grade – R5
Ballarat-Redan 5/236, Overs 80.
Darley 183, Overs 70.3.
L. Woods 54, T. Gallagher 21.
Darley (now 10th) lost by 53 runs.

BCA 4th Grade – R5
Ballarat-Redan 190, Overs 33.
L. Sanders 3/32, L. Amor 3/42.
Darley 161, Overs 38.1
S. Ward 80, S. Sanders 24.
Darley (now 5th) lost by 29 runs.

BCA 5th Grade – R5
Darley v Ballarat Fire Brigade
Darley (now 1st) won due to forfeit.