The mercy rule was invoked as Saints continued their good form after a draw with South Wagga Warriors last week.

Turvey took to the field first up and soon had three Saints back to the dugout with a regulation three dismissals.

However, despite loading up the bases, Turvey Park also failed to score in their first turn at bat.

In the Saints second innings, Rochelle Harley started the scoring with a gigantic left field home run.

It was to be the first of three safe hits for the afternoon for the third-bagger.

Inspired by the Harley home run, Kadison Hofert and Paula Potts also hit to the outfield and they were batted in by Laura Harley giving them a 4-0 lead.

Turvey Park hit the ball into the outfield in their second innings, but were well caught by youngster, Jess Wild.

The top of the third innings saw the Saints add a single with hits to Desi Calder, Tessa McGlynn and Harley assisting Calder to score.

For a third time, Turvey Park was shut out despite Leila Wadley and Belinda Dennis both having safe hits.

Gemma McGlynn, Calder and Tessa McGlynn all scored for the Saints in the the top of the fourth, stretching their lead to eight over the hapless Turvey lineup.

Again Turvey Park failed to capitalize on hits from Jade Olsen and Paris Hall, and they were facing the prospect of an early finish.

At last, Turvey Park found their fielding skills, to quickly dismiss the Saints in the top of the fifth, leaving Turvey with the need to score at least two runs to avoid the application of the mercy rule.

Hopes were high when Leila Wadley started the innings with a left field hit and although she didn’t score, next in line, Belinda Dennis was sent over the plate by another Hall hit to left field.

Jane Wadley was in a scoring position to add another, but decided to hold at third where she was left stranded when the third out was made.

Holding a seven-run advantage, the Saints secured the win.

Turvey Park will now have to go back to the drawing board if they are to match the Warriors in the major semi-final on March 2 with the winner going through to the grand final.

The Saints will wait until March 9 for their final against the loser of the Warriors and Turvey Park clash.

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