Vande Mheen Cripples Thiel
Level 15
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
In a blind vs. blind situation, Kelly Vande Mheen opened from the small blind for 15,000 and Joe Thiel moved all-in for 108,000.
"I call," Vande Mheen moaned, and turned over 
. Thiel tabled 
for a medium pair and the race began.
Thiel held through the turn when it ran out 
, but an 
on the river paired Vande Mheen.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
193,000
34,000
|
34,000 |
|
|
13,000
73,500
|
73,500 |