99 $15/$30 online... bad fold?

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I'm surprised that no one has supplied the most obvious reason to raise the flop - to get the SB to 3 bet and clear the field when you are still likely to have the best hand. Even if the SB flashes you 2 pair you should raise to clear up 2 pair outs on later streets. If you can get it HU with 74 or something you will have 5 outs on the turn and 8 outs on the river. And most SBs who'll bet out top pair on the flop will have no problems three-betting into a clearable field against a PFR who could very well be raising for a free card.
-James

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Man, that shows the difference between playing good and really good. Great point. I remember Tommy brought this up once talking about a type of unofficial colluding between unrelated players that can happen in a hand. It was this type of situation where you can use each other.

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I figured 88. Folding was the worst option.