Armstrong struck 114 in the visitors’ total of 9-254.

The Patties performed superbly, Kori Stevenson top-scoring with 81.

The perennial finalist needed 10 from the final over, but Fraser Bremner restricted Nick Brown and James Ellis as the home side finished a boundary short of a second win.

The rest of the round was lopsided.

North Albury opener Ash Borella blasted 97 from only 66 balls, but East Albury spinner Sean Barrett landed his first five-wicket haul in the association.

The Crows then cantered home, Kris Milosta belting nine 4s and a six in his 72.

Belvoir defeated Wodonga Raiders.

The Eagles were missing Riverina representatives, including Drew Cameron and Josh Warren.

And Wodonga toppled New City.

The visitors made 207, Callum Langlands with 6-35.

The Phoenix posted 7-108.