BEARS WIN IS BRUMMIES BLOW

REDCAR pulled off a 46-44 win at Birmingham to further consolidate their position in the Cab Direct Championship play-off places.

Youngster Jason Edwards was the hero for the Bears with a score of 11+2 at reserve, and he was involved in two vital 5-1s in Heats 12 and 14 to secure the points.

The Brummies hit back with 5-1s of their own in Heats 13 and 15 through skipper Justin Sedgmen (14) and guest Josh Pickering (11+2) but they fell just short with defeat another blow to their top six hopes.

Birmingham manager Stewart Dickson said: “I think the only word I can use to sum that one up is frustrating.

“We kept getting ourselves back in the match and then kept losing it again.

“It was a much better performance – but ultimately we lost the meeting again. Redcar will feel they were worthy winners, but for me that’s one that slipped away from us.”

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