Hirst Counterfeits Pearce For Chip Lead
Level 20
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
David Hirst in early position and Shane Pearce in the small blind were heads-up to the 9♥4♥2♠ flop. The two players exchanged bets until Pearce's stack was in the middle and at risk.
Shane Pearce: 9♣4♣ 
David Hirst: K♥K♦
Pearce had flopped two pair to take the lead over Hirst's pocket kings. The 2♦ turn flipped the advantage back to Hirst, making a better two pair. The A♣ river changed nothing, leaving Hirst ahead sending Pearce to the rail.
"Chip leader," said another player at the table as Hirst organized his big stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,650,000
2,275,000
|
2,275,000 |
|
Busted |