Got myself in trouble with 88

[eviljeff]

why call the turn if you're c/f the river? you've got 2 outs to improve - you certainly don't have odds to peel here.

[Isura]

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why call the turn if you're c/f the river? you've got 2 outs to improve - you certainly don't have odds to peel here.

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Because a lag will take a stab on this turn when you check to him, but won't necessarily bluff the river with a small pair, or ace high that has showdown value.

[TomBrooks]

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I got myself in trouble by being agressive pre/post flop but weak-passive afterwards. Agree?

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Yes. Just call preflop and check/fold the flop.

[jakbse]

I'd limp with this one in EP, mainly for the possibility of trips. When I miss the flop and there are two overs in a small pot I'd fold, except against a maniac type of guy.

[MATT111]

Preflop is ok.
I fold this flop with 2 overcards against 3 opponents.
As you didn`t the turn is tuff. I tend to bet and fold to a raise.
Why do you fold the river. You did not give villain credit for a hand so far. You should find a fold somewhere else in the hand - as you went to the river: call.

From UTG+1 I'm usually limping pocket 8's. There are just way too many bad flops out their for 88. Post flop, I'm check folding.

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Just out of interest, why the raise preflop in early position ??

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This hand shows why it is hard to play a mid-pair from EP. You are expected to be the aggressor on the flop. Add several LPP's CC'ing you pre-flop, and it's really tough to bet into them with the overcard flop. Since they are calling stations, you don't know if they have made their hands.