Jose Colmenares homered three times and drove in five runs as the Adelaide Giants (15-16) erupted for seven home runs in a 15-2 rout of the Brisbane Bandits (13-19) on Thursday night at Viticon Stadium.

Robbie Perkins, celebrating his 400th career ABL appearance, helped spark a late comeback as the Brisbane Bandits (8-8) surged past the Adelaide Giants (6-9) 8–6 on Thursday night at Viticon Stadium, pulling back to .500 in a momentum-swinging win.