MIDLAND-Guildford and Rockingham-Mandurah are locked in a tight battle to avoid the wooden spoon after the first day of their round 14 Premier Cricket clash.
Runs flowed at Lark Hill on Saturday, after Midland-Guildford won the toss and elected to bat in the battle of the bottom two clubs.
Midland-Guildford fought hard all day to post a respectable 260, with Craig Simmons (6-62) restricting the visitors throughout the day.
Without veteran Stewart Walters, the youngsters stood up for the visitors with Hayden Cobley (67) and James Kirwan (40) laying a good foundation of 80 for the first wicket.
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READ NOWAneurin Donald was entertaining for his 62 from 57, while late hitting from Jack Baker ensured the Monkey Towners got to 260.
Rockingham-Mandurah is 0-26 at stumps.
A win for either side will mean they lift off the bottom of the table.