Cross is still looking for a first World Series title and has gone very close this year. He started well in doing so against Tim Pusey.
A 95.8 average went a long way to confirming a 6-2 victory for Voltage.
Van Gerwen eased through also against Mark Cleaver only needing to average 99 to claim a 6-2 win.
Four 180’s were hit and it could have been a more emphatic win for Mighty Mike had he not wasted match darts which allowed Cleaver back in.
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Friday session schedule
Michael Smith (87.62) 1-6 (98.35) Raymond Smith
Raymond van Barneveld (90.54) 6-1 (75.35) Gordon Mathers
Kyle Anderson (98.77) 6-2 (78.48) Barry Gardner
Peter Wright (100.37) 6-2 (89.9) Justin Thompson
Rob Cross (95.8) 6-2 (91.47) Tim Pusey
Michael van Gerwen (99.15) 6-2 (85.16) Mark Cleaver
Simon Whitlock v Corey Cadby
Gary Anderson v Damon Heta
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