06-16-2008 18:15 UTC-7

Batista Takes a Blow

[user4144]

Chad Batista

Chad Batista has been moving his stack in a lot of late, openly informing the table that he is looking to build a healthy stack within the next few rounds.

As his stack rose above average, Batista became involved in a three-way pot. With just over 3,000 already in the middle, Batista moved all in on the {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

{9-Diamonds}

{7-Spades}

flop and was called by the player on the button.

Whilst his opponent showed {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{8-Spades}

for the open ended straight draw, Batista tabled an in front but vulnerable {J-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

for second pair. However, a cruel {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

on the turn was a crushing blow, the useless {Q-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

river leaving Batista with just 4,000 in chips.

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