Deer Park did just enough to get the points against Melbourne in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division.
Warm conditions greeted bowls at the Melbourne Bowling Club, as the Parkers took on Melbourne.
It was close all day, with Deer Park able to come away with the win, 75 (14)-69 (4).
Lee Schraner’s rink was the difference for the Parkers, winning 25-7.
Matthew Baus’ rink was the other winning one for Deer Park, winning 22-19.
Mark Casey and James Pearce both suffered losses.
The win keeps the Parkers at the top of the table.
They are one of two teams, along with Yarraville Footscray, which have a 5-1 record. The Parkers are two points clear of the Bulldogs.
Deer Park this week hosts Bundoora on Saturday afternoon.
The Parkers second side got its fourth win of the season in division 1, section 1, beating Brunswick.
Meanwhile, the top of the table clash between Werribee and Keilor in division 2, section 1 was heated out.
A match both sides were looking forward to didn’t get underway with temperatures to warm at Werribee, with the teams sharing the points.
The rest of the matches in that division went ahead.
The Bees still sit on top, while Keilor slips to third spot behind Rosamond.
Keilor is back at home this Saturday against Buckley Park.
In division 4, section 1, Sunshine RSL’s match with Palm Lake didn’t get underway due to the heat with the two teams sharing the points.
Sunshine sits in fourth spot after six rounds, with two wins and two draws.
