Church Stretton 145-6 Bishop’s Castle 149-5

BISHOP’S Castle head Division 2 of the FBC Manby Bowdler Shropshire County League after they beat local rivals Church Stretton at The Manor Ground.

This result leaves Stretton languishing at the other end of the table.

Simon Palmer (2-46) and Tom Moulder made early inroads into the Stretton top-order. Peter Lee (52) and Chris Smith (45) dominated the innings before Stephen Morris (2-43) took wickets towards the end.

Castle lost an early wicket before Edgar Whately (29), Richard Fifield (45) and Richard Plant (37) put the home side on the victory trail.

Jonathan Price (18 no) eased Castle home after Cameron Holtz (2-31) had caused a few flutters.