Re: Why do 2+2ers raise the flop with middle pair?
Hero is Big Blind with 8c9c
UTG+1 calls, MP3 Calls, Button raises, Hero calls, UTG+1 calls, MP3 Calls.
Flop (8SBs) Tc,8s,4d
UTG+1 checks, MP3 Checks, Button Bets, Hero Raises.
Yes you may be beaten by the button, but there is also a good chance the button has two unpaired high cards and your 8's are good. It will be MUCH easier for your hand to hold up UI if you can eliminate the two limpers.
You're putting in a raise to force UTG+1 and MP3 to fold and increase you're chances of winning the pot Heads-up vs the pre-flop raiser. For example if UTG+1 folds his (Qd,Js) you've benefited since he could call two cold for his 10 outs. You amy even get a hands such as 99, or a better 8 to fold, if this happens it's obviously a HUGE gain for you.
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