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Genetics racked up another win against a very young Travellers Rest side at Heaton on Tuesday night. Many of their team were under 15 and I am sure that Mike Garner would have missed his wife Julie's birthday had he known. Electing to bat after winning the toss (I don't think we've won a toss all season) Travellers lost a wicket in the first over to Chris Mee, and struggled to post a respectable total. Only Mal Alderson stood between Genetics steamrollering the batting with a valiant 57 before being well caught by Davy Heslop. Mark Buckley put in a good performance behind the stumps, and Gary van Doorn wrapped up the tail taking 4-15 in 4 overs. In reply, Genetics were always in control, although Steve Kent did his best to keep things interesting with a pain-staking 13, including 14 consecutive dot balls. (A roar went up from the vast crowd when he finally broke the shackles to score). Deon, enjoying one of his best years since last year top scores with 47 not out, to confirm his jug avoiding tendencies. So another win, and next game sees us playing Park House in the second round of the cup at Heaton on Tuesday.
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