PACESETTERS Chris and Gerry Show were pushed hard by Lodge Farm in the Studley League before winning by a small margin.

Having trailed after two legs, the Lodge Farmers recovered to lead by a single pin following the next two legs.

Farmers needed 59 to win, but struggled and scored their lowest score to taste defeat.

Second-placed Maudslay had an unusually low total pin score, but it was more than enough to beat nine-man Swingers.

There were no problems for Engineers, who comfortably defeated Team BG who, following a promising start to the season, have now slipped again in the table to fifth place.

Alcester Nomads recorded an easy win against Mixtures.

Mixtures had started well and were level after the first leg, but Nomads rallied to win the game.

Studley Skittles League results: Jumbo Jet Set 9pts (315pins) – Swan 2pts (307pins); Maudslay 10pts (310) – Swingers 1pt (251); Lodge Farmers 2pts (310) – C&G Show 9pts (315); Engineers 8.5pts (334) – Team BG 2.5pts (309); Mixtures 2.5pts (273) – Alcester Nomads 8.5pts (317).