Craigieburn got a season defining win in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division on Saturday.
In the relegation mix, the Eagles match with Aberfeldie, which is also down towards the bottom of the table, was of massive importance.
The match would go down to the final over, with the Eagles able to hold their composure to get the job done.
“It was a big match, a season defining win,” coach Sean Bathman said.
“It has been one of those seasons.
“If you look back to the drawn game and we win that game and win one more game before Christmas, all of a sudden we’re three points out of the top four.
“Hopefully we can string some games together for the rest of the season.”
Aberfeldie batted first and made 9-191 from its overs.
Joshua Rasu and Benjamin Radford took two wickets each for the Eagles.
The Eagles started well before losing two quick wickets.
At 3-67 the side had some work ahead of it.
Bathman said they had a number of players step up and contribute to push the score towards the needed target.
Adam Davies (34), Sammy Laffan (50) and Kevin Spaull (50 not out) settled the innings.
Bathman said it was nice to have a spread of contributors and to see Spaull back in the runs.
The Eagles needed two runs off the final over for victory.
Spaull got a run off the first ball of the innings before a dot ball off the second ball.
Radford hit a four off the third ball to get he job done for the Eagles.
The Eagles finishing 6-195.
“The boys came up clutch,” Bathman said.
“Everyone was on edge but we were able to get the job done.
“The aim is to get 200 on the board every week to get close as possible with 195 was pleasing.”
The Eagles sit in eighth spot with 21 points. They are 12 points outside the top four.
Bathman said their focus was on making sure they finished the season strongly.
“We want to finish the season strongly and build for next season,” he said.
“Cricket is a funny game and if we win the next three games things might open up
“It’s getting close and those little things like a couple of runs or taking catches is important.
“Anyone can beat anyone.”
The Eagles face Airport West St Christopher’s this weekend in a Saturday-Sunday game.
In other matches, Westmeadows lost to Sydenham-Hillside.
The Storm batted first and made 7-220 from its overfs.
Angus Price and Donovan Pell took two wicket each for the Warriors.
The Warriors run chase started poorly as they lost two wickets without scoring.
They were eventually bowled out for 204 in the final over.
Tallan Wright top scored with 45.
In the Steve McNamara Shield, Tullamarine lost to Grand United.
The Demons made 6-180 in reply to Grand United’s 8-192.
