11-04-2008 00:08 UTC-5

Bye, Bye, Brenes

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Alex Brenes - Eliminated

Alex Brenes was all in preflop holding {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

{10-Diamonds}

, and he was called down by an opponent who held {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{J-Hearts}

, and who had Brenes slightly covered.

The flop was dry for both players, coming {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

{3-Diamonds}

{3-Hearts}

. Lightning struck for Brenes on the turn though, as the {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

vaulted him into the lead. It wasn't meant to be though. The {J-Diamonds}

{J-Diamonds}

peeled off on fifth street, robbing Brenes of the remainder of his chips.

Alex Brenes was the runner-up in the last LAPT event, last season's finale in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Though he outlasted brother Humberto today, Alex will fail to match that second-place effort this time around, as he is relinquished to the rail late in Day 1.

Tags: Alex Brenes