Eldridge Holds Against Hart
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Grant Hart opened to 7,000 from early position before Kent Eldridge opted to go all-in for 26,500 from the hijack. Hart called and put Eldridge at risk.
Kent Eldridge: 4♠4♣
Grant Hart: A♦Q♣
Eldridge was ahead with his pair, but he needed to fade the overcards to double up.
The 7♣9♠2♥ flop was safe for Eldridge, as he was two cards away from doubling through Hart.
Hart was unable to connect on the 2♣ turn and the 3♥ river as Eldridge doubled to stay in contention.