Underdog Sportsbook Offers $1,000 Deposit Match for MLB Wild Card Series

Underdog Sportsbook is providing a promotional offer for new users, matching their initial deposit up to $1,000. This offer is available for betting on any of the Game 2 matchups in the MLB Wild Card Series, using the promo code FOXNEWS. The promotion comes as the playoff series continue with multiple games scheduled each day.

The MLB Wild Card Series features four playoff series, each played as a best-of-three format. This means that teams leading 1-0 after the first game, such as the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros, need only one more victory to advance to the next round.

In the Phillies vs. Braves series, Atlanta holds a 1-0 lead after a close Game 1. The Braves secured their victory with a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. The odds for Game 2 show the Phillies as slight favorites on the moneyline at -117, with the Braves at -103. The total is set at 7 runs, with odds of -114 for the over and -106 for the under.

The White Sox also took the opening game against the Astros. A key factor for the White Sox could be the Houston bullpen, which saw significant usage in Game 1, with seven pitchers taking the mound. The White Sox are favored in Game 2 at +122 on the moneyline, facing the Astros at -147. The total for this game is set at 7.5 runs, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under.

The Red Sox and Yankees are set to play Game 2 of their series. In the first game, the Yankees pulled away in the seventh inning. Ben Rice was a standout performer for the Yankees, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs. For Game 2, the Yankees are favored at -144 on the moneyline, with the Red Sox at +120. The total is set at 7 runs, with odds of +104 for the over and -125 for the under.

The Cubs and Padres concluded the day's games. The Padres won convincingly, hitting two home runs in the first inning and three total home runs in the game. The Cubs' offense struggled, managing only three hits. The Padres are favored in Game 2 at -137 on the moneyline, with the Cubs at +113. The total is set at 7 runs, with odds of -125 for the over and +104 for the under.

To claim the Underdog promo code offer, new users can sign up on the Underdog platform, verify their identity, and enter FOXNEWS at registration. The sportsbook will then match 50% of the first deposit, up to $1,000, in bonus funds. This offer is available for a limited time and applies to eligible new users.