Louth’s seconds are off the mark
After two tough away games at Nettleham and Grimsby, Louth seconds produced a first win of the Lincolnshire Premier League Division Two North with a 56-run victory over Outcasts at London Road.
After winning the toss, Louth chose to bat first.
A concrete opening partnership from M. Brown and J. Medler. which lasted for 20 overs got Louth to 94-1 after Brown was dismissed caught after scoring 68.
Medler continued to offer a strong base for new batters to come.
At the turn of the game Louth were 219-5, due great contributions from Brown, Medler (35) and Tye (34), putting them in a great position.
With a youthful opening bowling attack, J. Brindle taking one in the first over 3-1-16, and C. Duff bowling with great accuracy and pace with 5-7-0, Louth's spin attack was then brought into play all bowling with great control for the remaining 37 overs.
Great spells from Brown (9-35-0), very deserving of a wicket, Wargent picked up one wicket in another great bowling spell (9-23-1).
Househam also bowled very tight lines with Outcasts really having to work for every single run, and he finished on 9-23-0 - another spell deserving wickets.
After a long day out in the field, Outcasts finished at 163-5, coming up 56 runs short of the required 219.
This was an extremely competent and well orchestrated game by Louth, allowing them to pick up their first 20 points of the season.
Brown was awarded a well earned Player of the Match after a great, well-rounded performance.