The McDonald's Men's NSW Premier Cricket has returned and the early rounds were highlighted by the batsmen scoring big centuries in the opening weeks.
In round three it was the bowlers across the Sydney competition who enjoyed a day out as a host of low scores dominated the start of the two week round.
St George seamer Tom Ortiz collected 5-21 from 14 tight overs to help dismantle Blacktown for a meagre 121 at Hurstville Oval.
The Dragons, who were winless after two rounds, passed their victory target shortly after tea with an unbeaten 84 from Saints batsman M.Hopkins and declaring at 6-215 and will now push for maximum points when day two resumes at home next Saturday.
There are seven undefeated teams after two rounds with Manly-Warringah and Bankstown heading the table on 13 points.