Hernandez Wins a Flip to Double
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
David Welch raised to 60,000 in early position and Bruce Lentz flatted on the button. Christian Hernandez then three-bet jammed in the small blind for 200,000 total, prompting Welch to call and Lentz to get out of the way.
Christian Hernandez: 9♥8♥ 
David Welch: 3♦3♠
It was a fair fight but Hernandez pulled ahead on the 5♣9♠A♦ flop, pairing his nine. The 2♣ turn and A♠ river earned him the much needed double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,175,000
275,000
|
275,000 |
|
520,000
230,000
|
230,000 |
|
515,000
150,000
|
150,000 |