Kurri-Weston will have to bat well on day two of their top of the table clash this Saturday.
Eastern Suburbs recovered from being 6/140 to finish all out for 272 on Saturday at East Maitland Park.
Kurri-Weston were without opening bowler Tim Harding, but skipper Michael Heinrich said Alex Seamer and Cameron Bates stood up in his absence.
Heinrich did most of the damage, with 5-72 off 18.1 and a catch.
Seamer took 2-44 off 16, Bates had 1-72 off 18 and Simon Marshall claimed 1-13 off six.
Heinrich was pleased to restrict Easts to 276 on the fast-scoring field.
Kurri-Weston lost a wicket early in their innings, with opener Josh Tuckwell out for four.
Lachlan Vassella (7 n/o), who was on debut, and Jack Bennett (6 n/o) took Kurri-Weston to 1/19 at stumps.
Heinrich said if Kurri-Weston bat well, they should be able to chase down the total, but will have to play smart against strong bowlers.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
