Mayer Doubles Through Lyons

Erick Torres

Level 11 : Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante

Pat Lyons opened to 6,000 from early position before Jason Mayer shoved from the big blind for 47,500. Lyons called to put Mayer at risk.

Jason Mayer: 9♣9♥ All in
Pat Lyons: A♣J♠

It was a classic race between Mayer and Lyons.

Mayer held the lead on the Q♦4♠6♥ runout.

The 8♥ turn was safe for Mayer, and the 5♠ river gave Mayer the pot as Lyons would drop into the danger zone with a short stack.