03-02-2008 13:39 UTC-7

Bloch Ends the Bulldog's Run

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Orel Hershiser congratulates Andy Bloch

With the chip lead, Andy Bloch raised enough to put Orel Hershiser to a decision for all of his chips. Hershiser made the call and at the showdown, Bloch tabled {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{9-Clubs}

, while Hershiser made his stand with {J-Diamonds}

{J-Diamonds}

{10-Spades}

.

The flop came {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{9-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

, leaving the Bulldog further behind. The {6-Clubs}

{6-Clubs}

on the turn was no help, and the {2-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

on the river signaled the end for the former World Series MVP.

The hand was the last in a good showing for Hershiser, in his first NBC Heads-Up appearance. He'll take home $75,000 and a lot of well deserved respect for efforts here this weekend.

Hershiser's elimination sets up a semifinal match-up between Bloch and Huck Seed.

Tags: Andy Bloch