27 April, 2002
Auckland and Otago both lose so both go to 90-74.
The Zips win again and secure the Australian pennant! The Canberra Power are guaranteed second spot.
The Illawarra Hawks lose their closer, All-Star Jai dejong to injury right in the ninth innings. His replacement gets two home runs hit on him for the Firebirds to turn a 5-4 scoreline into a 6-5 win. The Firebirds keep their playoff hopes alive.