Top Pair on Flop, With Position. I Don't Suck.

[MikeTheGeek]

The fact that your hand is not premium is exactly why you need to raise to protect it. You could push out AJ of clubs for example and win when others miss their flush. You also get a lot of good information. You might get a free card on the turn as a result as well; you have backdoor flush and straight draws in addition to top pair, great kicker (and position). Aggression with marginal hands can help narrow the field and make you the winner, especially if you hit 2 pair or trips and the flush doesn't arrive.