Monnette All In and Behind
The flop came
, and Clements check-called a bet from Monnette. Fourth street was the
, and Clements checked again. Monnette bet, and Clements check-raised to put his opponent to the test. Monnette put in his remaining 50,000, putting himself all in with that call.Showdown
Clements:

Monnette:

Clements had flopped the straight and had the better low as the cards lay. Monnette would need some help to stay alive, and the
was a good card on the river, making him the same straight as Clements. Monnette will get one quarter of the pot, staying alive by the skin of his teeth.