MORNINGTON have managed to hold off a fast-finishing Court House side to claim their first win of the summer.
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Despite being in early trouble, the young Mornington side rallied around their experienced campaigners to help post a competitive total.
Going on to post 178, Mornington headed into the second innings full of confidence.
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However, Court House managed to build several partnerships throughout the innings to keep the run chase on track.
Regular wickets halted Court House's momentum and resulted in the run chase going right down to the wire.
From there, tight bowling and good fielding helped Mornington secure an eight-run victory, dismissing Court House for 166.
In the round's other clash, Albion forfeited to Kookaburras.
Court House will look to rebound from their loss to Mornington next weekend when they clash with Albion at McAndrew Field.
Meanwhile, Kookaburras and Mornington will lock horns at Longmuir Field.