HARTFORD completed a seven-day double over Stalybridge. Having knocked them out of the League Cup they kick-started their promotion campaign in style.
Gaz Stokes was the batting star and was immovable, ending on 106no and shared worthwhile partnerships with Matthew Shinkfield (41) and Martin Pickup 34.
After tea Hartford got exactly the start they needed, with Graham Prew (3-31) picking up the early breakthroughs.
Brian Harkin took 2-50 before the innings was brought to a finish in a hurry with Rob Whittle taking 2-14 and Josh Spruce 3-9 in just nine balls.
