Wicketkeeper Adam Norris cannot prevent defeat for Eccleston
Adam Norris’ half-century was in vain as Eccleston were beaten at Westgate in the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield.
The wicketkeeper's score of 51 was the only significant contribution as the visitors were bowled out for 144, chasing a rain reduced 187 for victory.
Jacob Vaughan’s four wickets were key for Westgate, who had earlier posted 191-8.
Sam Frith had top scored with 61 and Harry Walker had chipped-in with 34.
Naseem Abbas, Tahir Iqbal and Tom Foster all took two wickets each.
Preston lost ground on the leaders after their game at Burneside was ruined by the weather.
The home side had posted 170-7 with three scores in the thirties from David Batty (36), Jack Thwaites (30) and skipper Ben Leacock (39). Shaidhusain Haji took three wickets.
In reply, the visitors had reached 25-0 off seven overs when the match was abandoned.
Morecambe lead the way at the top of the table, closely followed by neighbours Lancaster.
The table toppers had Lloyd Smith to thank for his superb 7-27 as Torrisholme were skittled for a paltry 71, chasing 126 for victory.
An excellent half-century from Lee Sparks helped Lancaster to a 37-run win at Rufford.
Curtley Louw also impressed with 5-38 as the home side were bowled out for 172 despite Mark Golding’s 54.