WAUCHOPE RSL opening batsman Nathan Lyon continued his rich vein of form, scoring an unbeaten century in his side's comfortable 109-run win on Saturday.
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After losing the toss and surprisingly being sent in, RSL scored an impressive 3-193 with Lyon carrying his bat through the innings, finishing 114 not out.
It was his third century of the season and gave him the title of Premier League's leading runscorer for the 2018/19 season.
Darren Bourke chipped in with 34 while Mick Foster, Ben De Braun and Alex Horder took a wicket each.
In reply Pirates were never in the hunt, eventually rolled for 84 with opener Damian Kulmar (16) providing the only resistance where the rest fell away.
Bailey Smith tweaked his way to 3-19 from eight overs while Isaac King claimed 2/8.
Over at Wayne Richards Park Rovers came to play Macquarie.
Rovers have missed the semi-finals by the barest of margins (one point) but have displayed enough this season to show they will be there next year.
Macquarie took the opportunity to blood some young players and finished with 138 after batting first.
Sam Dwyer was best with 30, Luke Boxhall 29 and Ian Strauss 24.
Young pace ace Harry Nemmes took 3-27 and Matt Scott 2-19.
The region's top wicket-keeper Mitchell Korn took five catches for a memorable day.
In reply Rovers scored 3/142 for the win with Jarrod Prosper (56) and Jackson Korn (34) providing significant contributions.
The Premier League now heads into the finals next weekend
