Hand I think I played well

[Barry]

I like to make plays similar to this on occasion when I have a medium pair and rags flop. The specific approach is somewhat position dependent. I think that you played it OK.

There are some other approachs as well:

1. If you think that the PFR will raise your flop bet even with overcards, betting out the flop and having BB and MP face 2 bets is a good way to keep many overcards from beating you.

2. You could checkraise the flop and plan to lead the turn if the button doesn't 3-bet and no A, K or Q comes.

Of course, bet the river.