Point Cook has squandered an opportunity to break into the Victorian Turf Cricket Association north-west B1 top four.
With the sides in third and fourth spots losing at the weekend, the door was left wide open for the fifth-placed Warriors to move up.
But the Warriors had that door slammed shut on them in a 109-run first-innings loss to Deer Park away at the John McLeod Oval on Saturday.
Point Cook was bowled out for a dismal 79 in chasing Deer Park’s modest total of 188.
The Warriors were never in the hunt, losing regular wickets. Only four batsmen reached double figures, with Brett Talbot hitting the top score of 19.
After being forced to follow on, Point Cook showed some fight in the second innings to reach 6-185. Harpreet Singh was the standout in the second dig for the Warriors with 62.
Point Cook will need to beat Williamstown Imperials in the final round at Fearon Reserve and hope one of those sides above it offers up another finals lifeline in the form of a loss.
Wyndhamvale enjoyed a solid 58-run win over West Newport at Wyndham Vale Reserve.
The Falcons set up their win with a superb bowling display, routing Wests for 111, while David Buchanan and Craig Duff scored 37 apiece.
In west A1, Bellbridge picked up its second win of the season, downing Footscray ANA by 30 runs.
With only 159 to defend, the Bears restricted ANA to 129, thanks largely to Andrew Wilks, who took 5-32 off 19 overs.
Seabrook had a comfortable 71-run first-innings victory over Gellibrand at Bruce Comben Reserve.
Saints skipper Leigh Edwards led the way with 54.
In north-west A1, Werribee Centrals struggled against ladder leader Westmeadows, losing outright by 10 wickets.
