BetMGM Offers $1,500 Bonus for Rays-Guardians Game 2

BetMGM is providing a promotional offer for new users on the upcoming Game 2 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays. With the promo code FOXNEWS, eligible customers can receive up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager on the game results in a loss.

The Guardians took the opening game of the series, scoring in each of the final four innings after being held scoreless through the first five. This marked a shift from the regular season matchups, where only one of the six games between the two teams exceeded five combined runs. In their regular season series, the Rays won two out of three in Cleveland and then swept the Guardians in Tampa.

Across their seven meetings this season, including the postseason, the Rays have generally limited the Guardians' scoring, allowing three runs or fewer in six of those games. The Guardians have averaged just 2.14 runs per game against Tampa Bay. In terms of overall hitting statistics during the regular season, the Rays held advantages in batting average (.258 to .239), runs scored (736 to 678), hits (1,405 to 1,291), home runs (169 to 162), on-base percentage (.326 to .316), and slugging percentage (.402 to .380).

Paremeters for pitching also showed close alignment, with the Rays holding a slight edge in ERA (3.70 to 3.77), WHIP (1.14 to 1.26), and opponent batting average (.229 to .238). The Guardians recorded more walks (530 to 409) and strikeouts (1,530 to 1,322).

Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, to be played at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida. The game will be broadcast on TBS and truTV.

BetMGM's promotional offer requires new users to sign up, enter the promo code FOXNEWS, make a first deposit of at least $10, and place their first real-money wager on any eligible sport. If this initial bet loses, the user will receive bonus funds equal to the amount of their bet, up to a maximum of $1,500. These bonus bets are typically credited within 24 hours after the qualifying bet settles.

Current odds for Game 2 show the Guardians as +110 moneyline favorites, with the Rays at -132. The total is set at over 7 runs (+102) and under 7 runs (-123). The run line odds favor the Guardians at +1.5 (-205) and the Rays at -1.5 (+168).