The Bulldogs moved back into third place on the compressed Wagga Cricket ladder after a thrilling win over Kooringal Colts at Harris Park on Sunday.

Number 11 batsman Rod Guy got his side over the line with five balls to spare.

With a clash against last-placed Lake Albert in Saturday's final round, captain Sam Perry is hoping RSL can lock up third spot.

"Thankfully we got out of jail but if we are to make a push in finals it is definitely not good enough," Perry said.

"We were really disappointed with how we couldn't get across the line against St Micks, which made this game extremely important, but thankfully we got up and now it is up to us.

"If we win we go through and if we lose there is still a chance we go through.

"We don't want to lose going into finals so it is just as big as any week to grab some momentum.

"Hopefully we can find some form with the bat and do something in finals."

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Both St Michaels and Kooringal Colts are two points behind them on the ladder, but with tough tasks against the top two sides, South Wagga and Wagga City, two upsets would be required to see Wagga RSL miss finals, if they were to fall short against Lake Albert at Rawlings Park.

After a loss to St Michaels on Saturday, Wagga RSL bowlers responded in great fashion to bowl Colts out for 122 in the 28^th over with Ben Willis snaring four wickets.

However they had plenty of trouble chasing down the small target after Ethan Perry (36) was run out.

Fortunately Charlie Cull made him available for the clash and contributed with 28 before Willis and Guy did just enough to get the win.

Meanwhile Wagga City responded from their loss to South Wagga on Saturday to make the finals equation that much harder for St Michaels.

The Saints now need to down the ladder-leading Blues, and still have results go their way, to keep their hopes alive after a 28-run loss at Robertson Oval on Sunday.

After finishing short against South Wagga, with Jon Nicoll unbeaten on 83 in the 32-run loss, captain Josh Thompson was pleased with how they responded.

"It is good to bounce back as we were outclassed in every way," Thompson said.

"South Wagga were just unbelievable and you can't beat a team when they go that well."

Ben Turner (52) and Tim Jenkins (52) got the Cats off to a strong start, putting on 95 for the opening wicket.

St Michaels then faltered chasing 208 for victory.

Coach Justin Ward top scored with 66.

Thompson was pleased to see Jenkins make the most of his chance at the top of the order.

"We decided to stick with Timmy after he opened last weekend and didn't get the start that he wanted and it was really good to see him get 50," he said.

"It was disappointing he couldn't go on with it but it helps having Ritchie (Turner) back.

"He just sets the tone and is a class player."