Tara Murray
Hoppers Crossing returned to the winners list, while Werribee fell short in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west.
Having been without a win since round one having dominated large parts of every game, the Cats finally came away with the points against Melton.
Melton won the toss and elected to bat on its home deck.
After a solid start, they lost three quick wickets to be in trouble at 3-41.
That would be the last of the wickets, as Jason Hibbert and captain Ben MacRae came together and put together a partnership.
The two would put on 129 to guide the side to 3-170. MacRae and Hibbert finished 61 not out apiece.
Simon Lambert had two wickets for the Cats.
The Cats, who changed up their top order, started well and were cruising at 1-135. While they lost two more wickets, they chased down the runs with ease.
The Cats hit the winning runs with five overs remaining, finishing 3-171.
Lambert capped off a strong all round game, making 83 at the top of the order.
Stephen Wiig finished with two wickets for the Lions.
The win moves the Cats up to ninth spot, percentage ahead Werribee which suffered its second loss of the season.
The Tigers were on the road to Balwyn and decided to bat after winning the toss.
Matt Dean was out early as was Adam Alifraco, who stepped up into the opening role in the absence of Shaun Dean.
The Tigers started to get going before losing three quick wickets before putting on a partnership of 81.
As the Tigers upped the ante late, the wickets started to fall. They would finish 9-182.
James Freeman top scored with a quick fire 52 off 55 balls.
The Tigers got off to the perfect start with the ball, but the joy was short lived as Balwyn put on 114 for the second wicket.
Balwyn lost three quick wickets to give the Tigers some hope as the match went down to the wire.
Balwyn hit the winning runs with one ball remaining, finishing 5-184.
Michael Kelly took two wickets for the Tigers.
The Tigers this week face Williamstown in a massive match, while Hoppers Crossing hosts Endeavour Hills.
In other east-west XI matches on Saturday, Box Hill defeated Croydon, Donvale was too strong for Taylors Lakes, Mt Waverley accounted for Bayswater, Spotswood suffered its first loss of the season, losing to Endeavour Hills, Williamstown beat Yarraville and Altona was too good for Noble Park.
