Mueller Scores Back-to-Back Knockouts
Level 16
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
James Crawford raised to 18,000 in middle position and Brandon Hall three-bet shoved all in on the button, putting himself at risk. Brandon Mueller reshoved from the big blind to isolate and Crawford folded.
Brandon Hall: K♥K♦ 
Brandon Mueller: Q♥Q♣
Mueller spiked a queen on the 7♣5♣Q♦ flop, improving to trips. The 7♥ turn and 10♣ river offered no help to Hall, who was sent to the rail.
The next hand, Crawford moved all from middle position, putting himself at risk, and Mueller called from the small blind.
James Crawford: 8♣8♠
Brandon Mueller: A♣A♥
The board ran out 9♦Q♦K♥7♦9♥ and Mueller's pocket aces held to send Crawford packing.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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480,000
380,500
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380,500 |
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Busted | |
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Busted |