Keighley slipped to a narrow two-run defeat against Lightcliffe on the first day of a double-header weekend - and Morley delivered the second blow as they secured a seven-wicket win.
Bottomley top scored with 84, but struggled to find partners with staying power as they were dismissed for 143. Lightcliffe were also struggling as Nicholls took 6-58, but they scraped home by two wickets.
The batting looked even shakier against Morley on Sunday with the No 10 batsman David Jaques top scoring on 13. Richard Robinson, who has returned to the club from baildon picked up two ducks over the weekend, but is sure to rediscover his form.
The club is aiming to be in the promotion race at the end of the season and will be aiming to pick up points this weekend.
"We are missing key players at the moment," said league representative John Bailey.
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