SHAKERS dropped out of the play-off zone after vital results went against them on Tuesday night.
Bury are now seventh with a chasing pack of four hot on their heels.
Scunthorpe made the long trip to Carlisle United worthwhile with a 2-1 victory to leapfrog the Shakers.
Bournemouth were in action at Spotland but missed the chance to increase the gap to five points over Shakers when they were pegged back after skipper Gareth Griffiths hit a second-half equaliser for Rochdale.
Wrexham, one place beneath Bury with two games in hand, moved above the Shakers after a 3-3 home draw against Shrewsbury Town.
Meanwhile Macclesfield, who host the Shakers on Saturday moved out of the relegation zone with a 3-1 victory over Orient.
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