David Stratmann on the Climb

David Stratmann raised to 4,000 from early position and the big blind made the call.

The two saw a flop of {6-Clubs}

and the big blind check-called a bet of 4,000 from Stratman. The {4-Spades}

hit the turn and both players checked.

The river fell the {A-Clubs}

and the big blind check-called yet again, this time a bet of 12,000.

Stratmann showed {A-Hearts}

and the big blind mucked. Stratmann climbed to just over 240,000 chips on the hand.

2008 World Series of Poker