Leicestershire's batsmen produced a positive response at the end of what could have proved a very difficult second day against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.
Having finally dismissed the Second Division leaders for 355 County faced a tricky 21-over spell before stumps.
Rain reduced that to 19 overs but the fact that Leicestershire closed at 89-1 is testament to a considerable show of character.
County had fought back after a poor morning at Wantage Road – only to find themselves under the cosh once again at tea.
Northamptonshire had reached 316-7 heading into the evening session having gone through the morning's play on the second day without losing a wicket as they moved from 91-4 to 205-4 thanks to a century stand between Rob Newton and Andrew Hall.
Jigar Naik removed Newton for 81 and Rob Keogh shortly after the break and with Ollie Freckingham dismissing Ben Duckett County had worked their way back into the game as they had Northants struggling on 229-7.
However, Hall stood firm to complete a very fine century, while David Willey produced some eye-catching strokes to race to his 77.
A series of late wickets by Freckingham saw him end with figures of 6-125 as Northants were eventually out for 355.
