Humphries Beats Price, Secures Play‑Off Spot
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- Luke Humphries beat Gerwyn Price 6‑4 in the Premier League night 13 final, sealing a play‑off spot.
- Luke Humphries posted a 6‑0 win over Stephen Bunting and a 6‑3 comeback over Luke Littler, averaging 107, 111 and a 100‑plus average in the final.
- The victory guarantees Luke Humphries a place at the finals night on 28 May, ensuring at least a fourth‑place finish and tying on points with Price.
- Gerwyn Price also clinched a play‑off berth after a 6‑5 win over Michael van Gerwen and a 6‑4 victory over Gian van Veen, confirming his spot at the O2 Arena.
- Michael van Gerwen missed the play‑offs for the third time in his career, with Gian van Veen and Stephen Bunting also eliminated.
Why it matters: Humphries and Price each lock a play‑off berth, guaranteeing at least a May‑28 finals spot and higher prize money, while Michael van Gerwen’s miss removes a marquee draw, risking lower TV ratings and sponsor exposure.
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