The Lithuanian struck back with a majestic 156 to level before clinching the set with a 51 (11, D20) out. am574wbt Reigning champion Van Gerwen will open his challenge to claim a seventh title in the event when he plays 23-year-old fellow Dutchman Doets on the opening day of the tournament. am574wbt Jose de Sousa, a winner of three Players Championship events in 2021, enters the tournament as number one seed and will face South Africa's Devon Petersen, who claimed the final qualifying place. am574wbt The Braves' run through the postseason included series victories over the Milwaukee Brewers and defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers before beating the favoured Astros in the best-of-seven 'Fall Classic'. am574wbt