TPFL II: Game 17

Well, I came in second again. I'm actually surprised I made it that far, considering Monday morning I woke up sick and have been getting steadily worse as time passes. While playing, I would be struck with fits of coughing and my head was throbbing. I was also extremely tired. I wanted to nap in the afternoon before the game, but my body didn't seem to want to co-operate.

Even with all that, I feel I played a good game. At final table, I got seated to the left of TP. At first, I was worried. Last time that happened, he kept stealing my blinds and I couldn't defend (actually, I wasn't defending well). This time, I did a much better job of fighting back and even doubled up off him once because of it.

Head's up didn't last long again. This time it was against Quint. I was short stacked yet again. I gotta figure out where I need to change my play here to get a better stack going into the final two. Quint had been playing super aggressive even during final three, so I knew yet again, that I would have to find a hand and push with it. I folded my SB the first hand. Second hand I was dealt 56s. Quint raises and I push. He called and flipped over Q8o. I did end up flopping a 5, but he caught an 8 on the turn. That eliminated me in second.

This means I finished in the money and because of a bigger turnout this game, quite a few league points. I'm not quite in the top four yet, but 4th, 5th and 6th (me) all have points in the 140s. Third has about 160. So all I need to do is get at least 20 points in one more game (and the other to not get any) and I'm in the top 4!!

Oh and Robbie Robb also finished in the money last night. He came in third. This means for at least the next two tournies, I don't have to transfer him the buy-in!