Winning the toss, the Saints sent Nathalia in.
Jordan Swann (1/33) struck early with Rory Knight caught behind 16 with the score 1/29.
However, Nathalia’s batsman made the most against some poor bowling from the Saints, who failed to make in roads into the Nathalia line-up.
Adam Zammit (41), Jason McKenna (75), Brady Walpole (61 not out ) and James Nugent (10 not out) put Nathalia in a commanding position, finishing their innings 3/231.
In reply, with runs needed from ball one, the Saints struggled with the ever climbing run rate.
Matt Ross was superb with his 53, however he failed to get any support with the Saints all out for 102 with Luke Melville nine not out.
Nugent was the chief destroyer for Nathalia with 5/19.
This week, the Saints travel to Katamatite for their Round 10 match.
Under-15s:
The Berrigan/Finley combination took on Katamatite in their round five match.
Winning the toss, the Saints elected to bat and posting the big score of 8/170.
Opener Jason Hay (34) got the Saints off strongly with a well played 34 before Josh Monteath made 65 off 61 balls to put the Saints into a strong position after the first week.
Under-13s:
In under-13s, the Saints took on Tocumwal at home.
The Saints won the toss, finishing their 20 overs 6/72 with Harvey Swan top scoring with 16.
In reply, Tocumwal were too strong and finished 5/134.
Archie Matters top scored with 26.
Swann and Will Batten both picked up two wickets each.
This Thursday, the Saints take on Finley at home.
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