Hernandez Fades the Spade
Level 4
: Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
Brett Slezak raised to 1,200 under the gun and Adrian Hernandez three-bet to 2,700 from early position. The player in the hijack cold called, as did the player on the button.
The dealer put put a monotone flop of J♠6♠8♠ and it checked to Hernandez who moved all in for 14,000 to put himself at risk. Action folded back around to Slezak who flicked in the call.
Adrian Hernandez: 8♣8♦ 
Brett Slezak: K♠J♦
Hernandez had flopped a set of eights but Slezak still had outs with a flush draw. Hernandez was able to avoid a spade as the board ran out 5♥, J♥, earning him the double up.
This wasn't the first time Hernandez and Slezak went toe-to-toe, as Hernandez took down the $400 Black Chip Bounty NLH Ring Event las night with Slezak finishing runner-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
39,200
39,200
|
39,200 |
|
5,600
24,400
|
24,400 |