Baxter and King share the points in Sheffield

15/04/2010

2nd and 3rd in The Whyte & Mackay Premier League clashed last night in Sheffield, with Ronnie cursing a missed double at victory after coming from 6-4 down to claim a point.

Ronnie got off to a flyer, taking the first 2 legs impressivley taking out 101 and 96, however a missed double 16 allowed Mervyn King a leg back.

King then went on to level with a 96 of his own, before a 180 and double ten broke Ronnie's throw to move King 3-2 in the lead. Baxter replied instantly with a 122 however a 74 finish and the double 2 saw King move 5-3 in front punishing more missed doubles from Baxter.

The next 2 legs were shared putting King within 1 leg of a point at 6-4 however missed bullseyes in the next 2 legs allowed Ronnie to level. A second successive 12 dart finish put Ronnie 7-6 in front and ensured at least a point, only to be deined the win missing double 18 for victory before King took out double 10 for the draw.

"After being 6-4 down I'm pleased to get a point, I came back well. The draw was probably a fair result in the end and it keeps me in there."

"With four games to go the top four places are still in the balance, But I'm sure me and Mervyn will still be in there at the end."

King silenced the 5,000 Sheffield crowd who cheered The Rocket throughout and admitted "It's frustrating to be booed like that but it could prove to be an important point for me. Ronnie's a great player and we always have good games, and I played OK despite knowing I can do alot better. Even though we're still second and third it's a precarious position because of the players just behind us, but it's still in our hands."