A pair of half-centuries from Shannon Fleming (67) and Tim Nelson (64) brought about the lion’s share of Fire Brigade’s runs, while Alex Wagner (4-26) was a star with the ball for BLU.
In response the Lions had seven double-digit contributors but at nine-down, Wagner and Brett Mundie were left with too much to do in the final over.
Riley and Oscar Carver each took three wickets for the Flames.
A Sunday fixture saw Rushworth prove too strong for Colbinabbin, winning by 124 runs.
Rushworth set a target of 197 thanks to a brilliant 73 unbeaten from Liam Francis, while only Charles Ryan (33) could make a significant scoring impact for Colbo as they were bowled out for 73.
The result between Echuca and Elmore wasn’t yet available.
Bill Williams Murray B-grade Shield
Cooma logged a dominant win over Rochester, posting 7-187 before skittling Rochy for 98.
Ethan Palma-Ludeman’s half-century (56) was followed by 79 unbeaten from Hunter Fawcett to help Cooma to its total, while Jack Norris (3-11) and Samuel Barbagallo (3-16) ripped through the Rochester batting lineup.
Gus Underwood C-grade Shield
Rochester chased down Cooma’s 144 in 26.2 overs, losing just five wickets in the process.
Leigh Hartshorne (63) made a brilliant half-century to help his side run down the total.
Echuca defeated Elmore by seven wickets, after a balanced bowling performance restricted Elmore to 102.
BLU cruised to victory over Girgarre, losing only one wicket as Adrain Flett (38) and Charlie McIntyre (33 not-out) got the Lions most of the way to the 97 required with the opening partnership.
Peter Raglus D-grade Shield
Rushworth bowled out BLU for 84 thanks to four wickets from Declan Baldwin, before hunting down the total in 22.5 overs.
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