Hoppers Crossing’s run chase fell just short, while Werribee wasn’t able to stop Altona getting the runs in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday.
The Cats were keen to make it two in a row as they faced Spotswood in a big early round clash.
The Woodsmen made 279 on day one of the match, which coach Simon Lambert said at the time was a chasable target.
He was right with the Cats pushing the match deep into the contest.
Brett Smith was the man for the Cats as he scored 103 not out off 133 balls to give his side some hope.
Smith ran out of partners with the Cats bowled out for 258 in the 78th over.
Meanwhile, Werribee is without a win after the first two rounds after falling short against Altona.
The Tigers had made 153 on day one of the match, with the total never looking like it would be enough.
It was the perfect start for the Tigers as they claimed the wicket of Ben Risk early.
They soon had a second before the A’s settled.
The A’s took their time but kept wickets in hand as they hit the winning runs in the 80th over.
Altona finished 4-155.
Matthew Watt took two wickets for the Tigers.
This week Hoppers Crossing is on the road as its faces Endeavour Hills in a one-dayer, while Werribee is at home to Donvale.
