Hoppers Crossing did its hopes of a top two spot no harm, while Werribee’s finals hopes came to a heartbreaking end in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west.
It was a rain interrupted round on the weekend, with much of the action called off on Saturday.
There was better news on Sunday, as all but one match got on and got a result in the third last round.
The Cats continued their good form with a victory against Port Melbourne.
Port Melbourne was sent in and bowled out for 153 in 55 overs. Harshit Takkar took four wickets for the Cats.
The Cats passed the total early Sunday afternoon, four wickets down.
They were eventually bowled out for 200.
Shijit Chandran Poovathingal top scored with 63.
Port Melbourne made 5-123 from its overs.
Meanwhile, the Tigers lost a thriller to Spotswood.
With both sides sitting outside the top six, it was vital for both their finals chances.
After being sent in, Spotswood was bowled out for 119 in the 48th over. Declan O’Brien top scored with 27.
Mitchell Cullen took 6-35 off nearly 16 overs for the Tigers.
At 4-82, the Tigers were in a solid position.
The wickets started to fall and they fell to 7-96. They got within six of victory before losing the last three wickets for three to be bowled out for 117.
Stephen Plumridge top scored with 36.
Dan Schuppan took 6-44 for the Woodsmen.
The Woodsmen finished 5-70 in their second innings.
The Cats sit in second spot, only percentage behind Oakleigh, and a game clear of Brighton and Malvern.
The Tigers sit in 10th spot, 15 points outside the top six.
In the second last round starting on Saturday, the Cats face Spotswood, which is fighting for its finals life, and Werribee is on the road against Williamstown.
