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Scott Mitchell crashes out of the BDO championship

THURROCK, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10:  Scott Mitchell of England in action during Day Four of the BDO World Darts Championship at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Jan

Former champion Scott Mitchell was eliminated from the BDO championship on Wednesday night by Andy Baetens.

Fourth seed Mitchell, who won the tournament in 2015, lost 4-2 after missing five opportunities to save the match and force another set in the second-round contest.

No 2 seed Mark McGeeney hit checkouts of 160, 120 and 127 in a 4-1 win over last year's runner-up Danny Noppert.

Glen Durrant, the BDO No 1, remained on course with a 4-1 victory over Darryl Fitton, while Scott Waites won 4-2 against Dean Reynolds.

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