Wed May 16 21:02:00 -0700 2007
Final Four Set
The Final Four players will start at 1 p.m. tomorrow, here are the matches:
David Pham
vs
Jon Little
Aaron Been
vs
Eric Froehlich
Stay tuned to CardPlayer.com for live coverage of the event.
Wed May 16 20:57:00 -0700 2007
"Lets Get It All In"
After almost 15 consecutive preflop folds Erick Lindgren says, "Lets get it all in." He then picks up K
Q
and moves in for his last $8,000. Eric Froehlich calls with A
5
and the board comes 8
7
6
9
4
. Froehlich takes down the match 2-1. He will play Aaron Been in the final four.
Wed May 16 20:44:00 -0700 2007
Nothing Going
Not much has changed or happened in the last half hour of game three between Erick Lindgren and Eric Froehlich. There is a lot of checking, and folding to any raises. Lindgren glances at the score of the Spurs-Suns' game between every hand.
Wed May 16 20:11:00 -0700 2007
Back and Forth Battle
The action in game three of the match between Eric Froehlich and Erick Lindgren has been very similar to their first two games. The chip lead has changed as many times as the lead changes in a close March Madness game. Lindgren started out hot and built a $4,000 chip lead, but Froehlich stood strong and he now has a $1,000 advantage. These guys really want to make it to the Final Four tomorrow, where Aaron Been waits to face the winner.
Wed May 16 19:44:00 -0700 2007
"I Need a Break After That"
Eric Froehlich raises from the button and Erick Lindgren moves all in. Froehlich insta-calls with K
K
, and Lindgren tables A
7
. The flop comes 7
6
3
and Lingren picks up two more outs. The turn is the A
, which rockets Lindgren into the lead, and leaves Froehlich drawing to one of the two remaining kings. He taps the table, stands up, then watches as the river brings the K
to spike his set and send him the game. Lindgren gives him a point, then smiles as Froehich says "I need a break after that." The score is tied 1-1 and they are on a five minute break before the start of the rubber match.
Wed May 16 19:36:00 -0700 2007
Back to Even in Game Two
Eric Froehlich makes it $800 to go preflop and Erick Lindgren calls. The flop comes 8
7
6
and Lindgren bets $1,400. Froehlich calls and the turn card is the 6
. Lindgren bets $2,700 and Froehlich pops it to $8,000. Lindgren mucks his hand and Froehlich collects the pot. Things are back to even in game two of this match.
Wed May 16 19:30:00 -0700 2007
Point - Lindgren
Erick Lindgren has gone up one point in his match with Eric Froehlich. The two have just started the second game in their match.
Wed May 16 19:02:00 -0700 2007
Showdowns?
The match between Eric Froehlich and Erick Lindgren has been a one of small tests thus far. Both players have taken down the majority of the pots with timely raises and reraises. Very few hands have gone to a showdown in the early going. Here is one we were able to catch:
Froehlich bets $1,600 preflop and Lindgren calls. The flop comes Q
5
5
and both players check. Both players also check the 3
on the turn. The river is dealt 7
and Lindgren moves $2,500 into the middle of the table. Froehlich calls and Lindgren shows A
7
. Froehlich shows A
J
and Lindgren takes down the pot.
Wed May 16 18:54:00 -0700 2007
Aaron Been Advances
After an impressive battle with Steve Sung, Aaron Been has emerged victorious and will advance to the final four. On the final hand Been moved all in with Q
6
and Sung called with A
7
. The board came K
6
2
8
Q
sending Been the pot and the match. He will play the winner of the Erick Lindgren vs Eric Froehlich match. Final four play begins at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
Wed May 16 18:20:00 -0700 2007
Froehlich Strikes First
Eric Froehlich makes it $500 to go preflop and Erick Lindgren makes the call. The flop is dealt K
7
2
and Froehlich leads out for $600. Lindgren calls and the turn card is the 3
. Froehlich now tosses $1,600 into the middle, and once again Lindgren calls. The river card is the 9
and Froehlich fires out $2,700. Lindgren calls and Froehlich shows 7
3
. Lindgren mucks and Froehlich now has $25,000.
