Ronnie moves to P1 in Group G after defeating Beaton

15/11/2010

Ronnie Baxter made a good start to The Daily Mirror Grand Slam Of Darts 2010 by defeating former Lakeside champion Steve Beaton 5-2.

Ronnie found himself 2-1 down early on despite breaking Beaton's throw with a 97 finish in leg 1, Baxter then won 4 in a row to put himself at the top of the group after Paul Nicholson beat Arron Monk 5-4.

"It's a victory and it gets me on the board, which was all that matters. It wasn't a classic like some of the games we've played but I came through with the win"

Beaton admitted "It was an edgy game and I was up and down like a yo-yo. I scored well but didn't finish like I can. i've got an uphill battle now and I know I must win my next two games."

Group G continues this evening, with Ronnie facing Paul Nicholson and Beaton playing Monk.