Mendoza Doubles Through Ausmus
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Jeremy Ausmus opened to 160,000 in middle position and Joris Ruijs called on the button, while James Mendoza defended from the big blind.
Mendoza checked on the flop of 
and Ausmus continued for 160,000. Ruijs folded and Mendoza called. Mendoza checked on the 
turn and Ausmus sized up to 300,000. Mendoza check-jammed a stack of 1,130,000 and Ausmus gave it some thought and called to put Mendoza at risk.
James Mendoza: 
Jeremy Ausmus: 
Mendoza had improved to two pair on the turn to take the lead and held for a double as the 
bricked off on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,800,000 | 1,200,000 |
|
700,000 | -535,000 |