Garcia Doubles Through Graner with Pocket Tens
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Stephen Graner opened the action with a raise to 60,000 from the cutoff, and Pablo Garcia responded with a three-bet to 140,000 out of the big blind. Graner didn’t waste much time before moving all in, putting Garcia to the test for his tournament life.
Garcia took a moment in the tank before committing his stack, and the cards went on their backs.
Pablo Garcia: 10♣10♥
Stephen Graner: A♥5♠
The board ran out 8♣2♣9♦3♣Q♠, offering no help to Graner. Garcia’s pocket tens held strong, earning him a crucial double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,545,000
2,273,000
|
2,273,000 |
|
520,000
1,090,000
|
1,090,000 |