FAST bowler James Warrington

ripped through the Bollington

batsmen on Saturday.

Warrington ended with seven

wickets for 53 runs, his best ever

figures for Alsager 1st X1.

He paved the way for an important

home victory for Alsager in

helping them pull clear of the relegation

zone.

The win leaves Alsager fifth

from bottom with six games left.

They are 20 points above

Bollington, who are five points

clear of the drop zone.

Bollington opened with 148 for

nine off 50 overs thanks to Warrington's

memorable display, Barrass

top scoring with 47.

Alsager cruised to victory in

reply with 151 for three, Ashwin

Punja leading the way with an

unbeaten 76.

Grant Goodwin scored 34, Gary

Pickford hit 18 and Paul Pickford

was 15 not out.

"James Warrington bowled very

tight and very straight, and forced

the batsmen into unnecessary

shots," said Alsager captain Steve

Armitage.

Cheadle Hulme are four points

behind Bollington after beating

second from bottom Heaton

Mersey. Alsager travel tomorrow

to bottom side Winnington Park.