KELSO lost ground in the East of Scotland Championship after suffering an 85-run defeat against leaders Corstorphine at Shedden Park.

The leaders were bowled all out for 179, but the Tweedsiders struggled at the crease, only reaching 94 all out.

Gala's prospects of survival were boosted with a high-scoring victory over Carlton Seconds at Meigle Park.

Both Duncan Millar and Ash Rhode hit half-centuries as the Braw Lads reached 257 from their 50 overs.

Following a frantic start by the visiting batsmen it took four timely wickets from Kris Mein, for the loss of 42 runs, to prevent Carlton reaching the target.

Gala now sit third bottom in the table.

St Boswells remain third in Division Two despite suffering a four-wicket defeat to Fauldhouse at The Green.

Selkirk's defeat on Sunday against MDAFs leaves them third bottom of Division Three.

The Souters had contained the hosts to just 94 all out, but a batting collapse saw them only reach 43 in response.

Hawick & Wilton maintained their 100 per cent record in Division Four with a four-wickets win over Edinburgh University Staff.

And Melrose remain on course from promotion from Division Five after stretching their lead at the top with a 92-runs victory over Largo Seconds.

Ross Mclennan's 94 not out helped Melrose to 233 from the 40 overs at East Drive.

The hosts were contained to 141.

Peebles County moved up into second after hammering Kirkbrae Seconds by seven wickets at Whitestone Park.

Sam Sykes hit an impressive 56 for County to take them into the promotion places.

The Gala/Hawick Development Squad collected their second win of the season down in Division Eight after seeing off Leith by five wickets.