Vice-captain David Sampson brushed aside Sutton's 10-wicket hammering by Dulwich in the season opener by insisting things will get better.
Sampson top scored with a mere 26 as the 2006 champions struggled to 162 all out in their allotted overs, with Dulwich polishing that total off in just 35.1 overs.
But Sampson refused to be downhearted.
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"We were just very below par," he said.
"It was one of those days where everything went against us.
"I would describe it as a classic case of first-game blues."
Captain Keith Medlycott revealed last week that he feared bowling could be an issue for the club this season.
And Sampson agreed Sutton's failure to take a wicket was cause for concern.
"We have lost two of our main frontline bowlers," he added.
"When you lose the likes of Phil Sampson and Ali Jaffery they are massive players to try and replace.
"We are trying to bring players in, but it is not easy.
"Bowling will be a problem for us but we just have to get on with it.
"We will just have to look at other ways of winning games."
With skipper Medlycott away this weekend, Sampson will captain the side for the visit of Reigate Priory.
And Sampson is expecting another tough encounter.
"The reason Keith has me as vice-captain is that I try to carry out a similar style of attacking play," he said.
"I have never played with as good a captain as Keith and I will have to live up to that.
"It will be a really difficult game but we have nothing to lose and that means we are dangerous.
"And let's be honest - after last week things can only improve!"
Champions Reigate made a winning start last weekend, claiming a three-wicket win at Malden Wanderers.
Laurie Evans made 54 in Malden's 148 all out, before Reigate reached the total with 12 overs to spare.
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