The Snowdogs, who made their entry into the division at

the start of the summer, put the brakes on the MHSOB run-makers to win a bowler-friendly dogfight at the Gary Smorgon Oval in Albert Park.

Antonio Mullins, an import who was once a first-class cricketer with Western Province in his native South Africa in the late 1990s, showcased his immense talent to be the difference between the two sides.

The 28-year-old middle-order batsman scored 59 before he was run out on the opening day and claimed 2-26 off 14 overs with his right-arm fast.

The Snowdogs posted a measly 175, but had 15 runs to spare in their defence as Craig Osborne starred to take 4-47 from 23 overs to leave MHSOB in tatters, all out for 160. The victory has moved the Snowdogs 11 points clear of second-placed Williamstown CYMS, who lost for the first time this season.

The Snowdogs host third-placed Brighton District in the match of the round starting on Saturday.

Strathmore has notched consecutive wins for the first time since round five last season.

It was a double whammy for Cheltenham as the Mores not only extracted the points, they went ahead of them on the ladder into fourth last.

Craig Dunlop displayed nerves of steel to back up from his five-wicket haul on day one with a punishing 70 not out.

The No.8 helped the Mores to recover from 6-61 to pass the 153-run target with nine men back in the pavilion.

The Mores have a tough assignment at home to Hoppers Crossing in the penultimate round.