Basebaldy Strikes Out

World Series of Poker bracelet winner Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin was visiting family in his home state of Wisconsin when he decided to play in the MSPT Potawatomi. He punched his ticket to Day 2 on Day 1a, albeit with a short stack.

Early on in Level 15, Baldwin opened for 6,000 from early position only to have Madison's Steve Verrett three-bet to 16,000. Action folded back to Baldwin, and he thought for a bit before moving all in for roughly 50,000. Verrett called and the cards were turned up.

Baldwin:
Verrett:

Baldwin was in bad shape, and it got even worse when the flop delivered Verrett top set. The turn left Baldwin drawing dead, and after a was put out on the river, he took his leave from the tournament.