2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

$20,000 Heads-Up Championship
Day: 3
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Event Info

2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
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Prize
$500,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$20,000
Prize Pool
$1,500,000
Entries
64

Bloch Ends the Bulldog's Run

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Orel Hershiser congratulates Andy Bloch
Orel Hershiser congratulates Andy Bloch
With the chip lead, Andy Bloch raised enough to put Orel Hershiser to a decision for all of his chips. Hershiser made the call and at the showdown, Bloch tabled {A-Hearts}{9-Clubs}, while Hershiser made his stand with {J-Diamonds}{10-Spades}.

The flop came {7-Spades}{9-Hearts}{6-Hearts}, leaving the Bulldog further behind. The {6-Clubs} on the turn was no help, and the {2-Clubs} on the river signaled the end for the former World Series MVP.

The hand was the last in a good showing for Hershiser, in his first NBC Heads-Up appearance. He'll take home $75,000 and a lot of well deserved respect for efforts here this weekend.

Hershiser's elimination sets up a semifinal match-up between Bloch and Huck Seed.

Tags: Andy Bloch