SKIPPER Chris Park admitted 'grumpy batsman' and younger brother Nick had been less than amused after missing out on a century following his Bournemouth return.
Nick Park had appeared on course to rack up a ton in his first British Gas Southern Premier League appearance for the Chapel Gate side since making the move from New Milton.
But the 32-year-old opener was run out by Rowledge's Tom Gleave on 90, stopping him just short of the three figures he craved.
Bournemouth went on to record a 97-run success in the Division One opener after skittling Rowledge for 119 and Chris Park admitted the emphatic win would improve his sibling's mood.
The captain said: "Nick was a little bit upset. He was playing with a sore finger and actually ran himself out coming back for two, which he was not very happy about.
"We are completely different characters. Nick is one of those grumpy batsmen who really doesn't enjoy getting out. To run himself out on 90 going for two with 12 overs left, he was not best pleased.
"Having said that, now we've won, I'm sure he'll get over it pretty quickly."
Bournemouth registered a modest 216, recovering well from the early losses of Ben Bridgen and Luke Matthews.
A partnership of 121 between the Parks proved a welcome boost and Jake Hurley crashed 46 not out from 31 balls in the middle order.
Back came Rowledge and the away side appeared to be in decent shape at drinks, sitting on 85 with just two wickets down.
However, spinners Dom Clutterbuck (5-17) and Rob Pack (3-21) caused havoc after the resumption, tearing apart the Rowledge innings between them.
Park added: "Credit to Dom and Rob for coming on and getting some early wickets. They created a lot of pressure and the result quickly materialised after that.
"The opening bowlers bowled well, maybe a few too many extras and wide balls, but overall they got some wickets and overs under their belts.
"Rowledge's overseas player, Tom Treble, got 50 and if you take that out of their score, it's not very many.
"The bowlers can still improve and as a batting top seven, we could have done slightly better. But it was a good start to the season." Bournemouth Echo
Nick Park had appeared on course to rack up a ton in his first British Gas Southern Premier League appearance for the Chapel Gate side since making the move from New Milton.
But the 32-year-old opener was run out by Rowledge's Tom Gleave on 90, stopping him just short of the three figures he craved.
Bournemouth went on to record a 97-run success in the Division One opener after skittling Rowledge for 119 and Chris Park admitted the emphatic win would improve his sibling's mood.
The captain said: "Nick was a little bit upset. He was playing with a sore finger and actually ran himself out coming back for two, which he was not very happy about.
"We are completely different characters. Nick is one of those grumpy batsmen who really doesn't enjoy getting out. To run himself out on 90 going for two with 12 overs left, he was not best pleased.
"Having said that, now we've won, I'm sure he'll get over it pretty quickly."
Bournemouth registered a modest 216, recovering well from the early losses of Ben Bridgen and Luke Matthews.
A partnership of 121 between the Parks proved a welcome boost and Jake Hurley crashed 46 not out from 31 balls in the middle order.
Back came Rowledge and the away side appeared to be in decent shape at drinks, sitting on 85 with just two wickets down.
However, spinners Dom Clutterbuck (5-17) and Rob Pack (3-21) caused havoc after the resumption, tearing apart the Rowledge innings between them.
Park added: "Credit to Dom and Rob for coming on and getting some early wickets. They created a lot of pressure and the result quickly materialised after that.
"The opening bowlers bowled well, maybe a few too many extras and wide balls, but overall they got some wickets and overs under their belts.
"Rowledge's overseas player, Tom Treble, got 50 and if you take that out of their score, it's not very many.
"The bowlers can still improve and as a batting top seven, we could have done slightly better. But it was a good start to the season." Bournemouth Echo
