Joe Jensen finished April 10, 2026 with a 3-3 record across six MLB wagers, splitting his picks evenly between winners and losers. The day featured a successful double-up on the Diamondbacks, a pitching-driven Pirates win, and disappointing losses on both the Marlins and Reds.
Pirates at Cubs
Jensen opened his slate with a winning 1-unit play on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +129 odds in a pitcher’s duel at Wrigley Field. The Pirates shut out the Cubs 2-0 in a game that remained scoreless through six innings. Pittsburgh managed just one hit against Shota Imanaga before finally breaking through in the seventh against Caleb Thielbar. Ryan O’Hearn led off with a single for the Pirates’ first hit, and Bryan Reynolds immediately followed by driving Thielbar’s next pitch deep to left for a two-run homer—his third of the season. Carmen Mlodzinski was excellent for Pittsburgh, pitching six-hit ball into the sixth inning to earn the victory. The Pirates won their seventh game in nine tries, while the Cubs offense managed only six hits and couldn’t capitalize on Carson Kelly’s three walks.
Diamondbacks at Phillies
Jensen doubled down on Arizona with two separate 2-unit wagers on the Diamondbacks at +153 odds, both cashing as Arizona edged Philadelphia 5-4 in a dramatic contest. After previously losing on the Mets against Arizona, Jensen correctly pivoted to backing the Diamondbacks. The game featured wild momentum swings—Philadelphia jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning thanks to Brandon Marsh’s three-run homer, but Arizona answered with a five-run fifth inning to seize control. Mike Soroka dominated with 10 strikeouts for the Diamondbacks, while James McCann’s two-RBI double provided crucial offense. The ninth inning brought tension as closer Paul Sewald allowed a two-out triple to rookie Justin Crawford, putting the tying run at third base. Sewald recovered to retire last season’s NL batting champion Trea Turner on a flyball to end the game and secure his fourth save. The Diamondbacks arrived in Philadelphia fresh off a 7-1 victory over the Mets.
Marlins at Tigers
Jensen’s two 2-unit plays on the Miami Marlins both resulted in losses as Detroit shut them out 2-0. After losing on the Reds against Miami the previous day, Jensen backed the Marlins coming off an 8-1 victory over Cincinnati, but the offense completely disappeared in Detroit. The Tigers ended a five-game skid behind Javier Baez’s solo homer—a line drive that hit the top of the wall in left and went out. Baez provided all the run support Detroit needed with homers in the second and fifth innings. Miami managed just one hit through eight innings, with Xavier Edwards collecting a triple but never crossing the plate. Kenley Jansen closed out the ninth inning in order to record his 478th career save, moving into a tie for third all-time with Hall of Famer Lee Smith. The Marlins were held scoreless despite entering on a high note.
Angels at Reds
Jensen’s 2-unit play on the Cincinnati Reds at -194 odds proved to be a costly loss as Los Angeles routed them 10-2. After backing Cincinnati unsuccessfully the previous day, Jensen returned to the Reds but watched them get dominated. Jack Kochanowicz shut down Cincinnati over seven innings, allowing just one run and two hits to improve to 2-0. The Angels built a 4-0 lead through six innings before Jorge Soler’s grand slam in the eighth inning blew the game open during a five-run frame. Soler finished 2-for-5 with four RBI, also adding a double in the third inning. Zach Neto and Josh Lowe contributed solo homers as Los Angeles snapped a seven-game losing streak at Great American Ball Park. Elly De La Cruz provided Cincinnati’s only highlight with a solo homer, but the Reds offense managed little else against the Angels’ pitching.
Jensen’s 3-3 record on April 10 reflected a day of contrasts—strong pitching performances carried his Pirates and Diamondbacks winners, while offensive shutdowns doomed his Marlins and Reds selections. The double investment in Arizona proved wise and salvaged what could have been a losing day, while the heavy favorite Reds play at -194 became his most expensive loss.
