Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch ALDS Game 2 today

Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox will play again tonight at 7:02 PM (ET) at Tropicana Field in Florida for Game 2 of the American League Division Series of the 2021 MLB season. Here, you'll find everything there is to know about this game, such as the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it.

The Tampa Bay Rays jumped to an early lead in the series after a 2-run first inning off Eduardo Rodríguez. Kevin Cash's boys were in complete command throughout the whole game and even managed to shut out their rivals 5-0.

That's not likely to happen in back-to-back games with the Boston Red Sox's explosive offense, especially now that they will have their ace on the mound in Chris Sale. Check out everything there is to know about this game.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Match Information

Date: Friday, October 8, 2021
Time: 7:02 pm (ET)
Venue: Tropicana Field, Florida

Starting Pitchers: Shane Baz (Rays), Chris Sale (Red Sox)

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Time By State In The U.S.

ET: 7:02 PM
CT: 6:02 PM
MT: 5:02 PM
PT: 4:02 PM

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Storylines

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off an outstanding campaign last season and now want to prove that it wasn't a fluke. They have enough arguments on every aspect of the game to be a legit dark horse candidate.

The Boston Red Sox haven't exactly been consistent this season. Then again, we're talking about a well-coached team and one of the most historically sound franchises in all of baseball, so anything can happen.

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox In The U.S.

The 2021 American League Division Series game between Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox to be played on October 8 at Tropicana Field in Florida will be broadcasted in the United States by FS1 and MLB TV.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox: Odds and Predictions

Surprisingly, oddsmakers expect the Tampa Bay Rays to get the win even with Chris Sale on the mound. Right now, they're favored with odds of -130, while the game total is set at just 7 runs.