Kuznetsov Sets Off Baum
Action began on the turn in a heads-up pot. Nikita Kuznetsov was battling from the big blind again Dale Baum in early position. The board showed 
on the turn.
Kuznetsov led for 7,500 from the big blind. Dale Baum thought for about 30 seconds and made the call.
The river fell the 
, Kuznetsov put together a bet of 27,000. That was most of Baum's stack. Even so, he made the call.
"I think you're full of shit," said Baum, as he tossed in the chips.
Kuznetsov showed 
. Baum started to flip his cards over until the dealer announced, "Straight."
"Straight? This guy must have stepped in shit like he never stepped in shit before," said Baum the Brooklynite. "You oughta go to church, I had you beat all the way down. He rivered the straight with his punk-ass cards."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
175,000
175,000
|
175,000 |
|
7,000
7,000
|
7,000 |