Schwartz Straightens Up to Stay Alive

Stud Hi-Lo

Schwartz: /
LaMonica: /

Kevin LaMonica completed and was raised by Ylon Schwartz, who had fallen to a short stack. LaMonica made it three bets. Schwartz made it four bets, and LaMonica capped the action. Schwartz called.

"He wants to get it all in," LaMonica remarked.

On fourth, LaMonica check-called a bet from Schwartz. Schwartz moved all in for 425 on fifth. LaMonica called. Their boards completed like so:

Schwartz: / /
LaMonica: / /

Schwartz made a straight, but LaMonica locked down the low with an eighty-seven.

"Nice catch, sir," LaMonica said after the hand.

"Thanks," Schwartz replied.

LaMonica has chipped up quite a bit during the first few levels and will look to improve upon his deep run earlier in the summer, where he finished second for $125,904 in Event #14: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.