Mid Set against Lead Raiser

[Sherman12345]

Flopped mid-set in a limped pot, no reads on opponent. I'd put it through the converter, but I don't think it supports Full Tilt.

Hand #128941051
Stevo_the_kid posts the small blind of $0.25
STR8_CRZY posts the big blind of $0.50
You have been dealt [8 [img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] 8 [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]]
Sherman12345 calls $0.50
snappleman calls $0.50
Trips calls $0.50
Bluemage folds
Tepinator folds
PghTim folds
ksjm1337 calls $0.50
Stevo_the_kid calls $0.25
STR8_CRZY checks
The flop is [8 [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] Q [img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] 3 [img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]]
Stevo_the_kid has 15 seconds left to act
Stevo_the_kid checks
STR8_CRZY bets $0.50
Sherman12345 raises to $1
snappleman folds
Trips calls $1
ksjm1337 folds
Stevo_the_kid folds
STR8_CRZY calls $0.50
The turn is [9 [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]]
STR8_CRZY bets $1
Sherman12345 raises to $2
Trips folds
STR8_CRZY calls $1
The river is [Js]
STR8_CRZY bets $1
Sherman12345 calls $1

Results in white:
<font color="white">
STR8_CRZY shows a straight, Queen high
Sherman12345 mucks (set of Eights)
STR8_CRZY wins the pot ($11.50) with a straight, Queen high
</font>

How's my line? Is the UTG limp too loose? I know the flop and turn play is pretty standard, but was it too weak to call the river down? Any thoughts apprectiated.

[Greg J]

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I'd put it through the converter, but I don't think it supports Full Tilt.

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You should probably take the time to type it out manually, or at least edit it to make it more reader friendly. I had to read the results to figure out who you were. Not good.

That being said: I think your line is okay. I just call the river too since any T has you beat. I like the raises (I think you raised) on the flop and turn).

[Sherman12345]

Sorry, I tried to edit it to some extent, but apparently not well enough. My 2+2 username is exactly the same as my Full Tilt username, but I guess it's still hard to follow. Maybe I should highlight my actions in red or something.

Anyway, thanks for the advice.

[Greg J]

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My 2+2 username is exactly the same as my Full Tilt username...

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Slow down there buccarroo! I'm not that observant.

[benkath1]

I'n not really sure which player is you so I'll have to peek.

From what I can see you played it well.

You might want to put a little more effort in your posts. I know it sucks when you can't use the converter, so try to summarize.

[benkath1]

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My 2+2 username is exactly the same as my Full Tilt username...

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Slow down there buccarroo! I'm not that observant.

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he he. good one. Where's Mr. Obvious when you need him.

[Mathieu]

utg limp with 88 is fine. At 0.25/0.50, if you're game is too tight aggressive for that play to be correct, well I am sure there are alot of better games you could be in.

I would play the flop the same way (protects your hand against gutshots). On the turn your opponent could very well have 2 pairs, or be worried that you raised to get a free card, so a raise is in order.

On the river the pot is too big to fold, and that board is a little too scary to raise. Expect to be shown hands like QT and Q9.