Surrey close in on third successive County Championship title - Somerset need to beat Lancashire to keep their slim hopes alive

Surrey claimed a 10-wicket win over Durham with over a day to spare; Defending champions will win the County Championship title for third year running if Somerset lose to Lancashire; Kent stay bottom

Surrey are closing in on a third successive County Championship title after cruising to a 10-wicket win over Durham with a day to spare at The Oval. Durham, who began the third day trailing by 152, never recovered after losing two wickets in the first over to Dan Worrall.

The Lake County Captains beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday night to claim the Midwest League championship.

It was a spectacular season for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, they made it all the way to the Midwest League pennant but were unable to come home with a title.

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers dropped Game Three of the Midwest League Championship Series 9-4 to the Lake County Captains Wednesday Night at Classic Park. The Captains claimed the Midwest League title with their victory that featured a big five-run inning for the home team.