In a tightly contested matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies will face the Tampa Bay Rays as Cristopher Sánchez takes the mound against Shane Baz. Philadelphia is coming off a solid 8-4 victory in Game 1 of the series, supported by a powerful offense showcasing three home runs and an impressive performance by Zack Wheeler. The Phillies have found their stride with a 5-1 record in Sánchez's starts, while the Rays are close behind at 4-2 with Baz on the hill.

Betting trends indicate the Phillies are favored at -131, while the Rays are at +110, with a spread leaning towards Tampa Bay at +1.5. The total for the game is set at 8 runs, and expert predictions suggest that betting the over might be a smart move based on the teams' recent offensive outputs. The game is anticipated to be an exciting contest as both teams look to secure victory.