HAMMERWICH Cricket Club suffered a narrow defeat as they went down by 23 runs at Penkridge.
The hosts hit 165 as visiting bowler Craig Jennings kept them in check with figures of 5-33.
The response saw Hammerwich fall just short as a steady run of wickets fell. Jennings top scored for the Hammers with 23, but bowlers Will James, Dean Lines and Callum Morrell enjoyed a fruitful afternoon as they secured the win for Penkridge.