Joiner Catches Lyons Speeding

Ryan Lashmar

Level 13 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Pat Lyons opened to 10,000 from the hijack and Hugh Joiner three-bet to 30,000 from the button. Lyons called.

Both players checked the flop and turn leading to a final board of J♠K♥5♥7♠7♣. Lyons bet 76,000 into the 70,000 pot and Joiner called.

Lyons had 2♠2♦ for two pair, sevens and twos. Joiner had a higher pocket pair with 8♠8♣ to take a sizable pot from Lyons.