Joe Jensen endured a difficult Saturday on the diamond, posting a 2-5 record that resulted in a loss of 8.7 units on April 25, 2026. Despite landing two winners, five losses—including a costly 3-unit setback on the Braves—pushed the day deep into the red.
Sox at Orioles
Lost: Baltimore Orioles ML (-115, 2 units). The Orioles were demolished 17-1 in game two of the series after winning the opener 10-3. Boston exploded for 10 runs in the ninth inning, turning a manageable 7-1 deficit into a historic rout. Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam during the decisive frame, finishing 3-for-6 with four RBI and three runs scored. Willson Contreras added a three-run homer and Caleb Durbin contributed a two-run shot in the same inning. The loss was so lopsided that hours later, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaching staff members despite the victory. Baltimore managed just one run on the strength of Leody Taveras’ RBI, while Taylor Ward went 2-for-3. The 2-unit loss was a painful start to Jensen’s evening.
Marlins at Giants
Won: San Francisco Giants ML (-122, 1 unit). The Giants bounced back from a 9-4 loss the previous night to take game two of the series 6-2. San Francisco erased an early 1-0 deficit with a power display led by Casey Schmitt’s two-run homer and Drew Gilbert’s solo shot. Heliot Ramos also went deep for the Giants. Robbie Ray turned in a quality start, and the Giants broke the game open with three runs in the sixth inning off Miami starter Eury Pérez. Schmitt finished 2-for-3 with a double, home run, two RBI and a walk, providing the offensive firepower needed to secure Jensen’s first winner of the day.
Twins at Rays
Won: Tampa Bay Rays ML (-136, 2 units). Shane McClanahan delivered five scoreless innings in his first Tropicana Field victory in nearly three years, scattering three hits and striking out seven as Tampa Bay cruised to a 6-1 win in game two of the series. The left-hander, returning from two surgeries that cost him the 2024 and 2025 seasons, was dominant early and handed off to Kevin Kelly, Hunter Bigge and Trevor Martin to finish the job. Jake Fraley provided the early offense with a two-run homer in the fourth, while Ben Williamson went 3-for-4 with a triple, double and two RBI. Minnesota managed just one run despite Byron Buxton’s 2-for-4 effort. The 2-unit win gave Jensen some breathing room after the Baltimore debacle.
Athletics at Rangers
Lost: Athletics ML (+119, 2 units). Oakland couldn’t hold on in game two of the series after dominating 8-1 the night before, falling 4-3 on Josh Jung’s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning. Jung muscled an inside slider for an opposite-field shot into the home bullpen following Corey Seager’s single, helping Texas tie the A’s atop the AL West at 14-13. Cole Winn retired all three batters he faced to earn the win. Jacob Wilson went 2-for-3 with a double and RBI for Oakland, but the Athletics couldn’t generate enough offense late. The narrow one-run defeat cost Jensen 2 units as the underdog pick fell short.
Angels at Royals
Lost: Los Angeles Angels ML (+129, 2 units). Kansas City demolished the Angels 12-1 behind Cole Ragans’ dominant performance. Ragans struck out 11 over six innings, allowing just one run and five hits for his first win of the season. The left-hander worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the second with consecutive strikeouts and cruised from there. Nick Loftin drove in a career-high four runs, while Salvador Perez went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Jo Adell’s solo homer accounted for Los Angeles’ only run. The blowout loss dropped another 2 units from Jensen’s ledger in game two of the series.
Tigers at Reds
Lost: Detroit Tigers ML (-110, 2 units). Cincinnati rolled to a 9-2 victory, improving to 18-9 and nine games over .500 for the first time since August 2003. Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs to lead the Reds’ offensive assault. TJ Friedl also homered and finished 3-for-4, while Nathaniel Lowe and Elly De La Cruz added solo shots. Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle led off the game with a solo homer and went 3-for-5, extending his on-base streak to 23 straight starts, but the Tigers couldn’t keep pace. The Reds scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back, handing Jensen another 2-unit setback.
Phillies at Braves
Lost: Atlanta Braves ML (-131, 3 units). Philadelphia prevailed 8-5 in extra innings, with Bryce Harper delivering the decisive blow. Harper finished 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs scored, carrying the Phillies offense throughout. Atlanta fought back with Matt Olson going 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs, while Ozzie Albies collected three hits including two doubles. The Braves tied the game to force extras but couldn’t hold on, with Philadelphia scoring four runs in the top of the 10th to pull away. The 3-unit loss on the favorite was Jensen’s largest single wager of the day and sealed the substantial deficit.
Beer Money & Parlay Plays
Jensen’s side plays finished 3-2, offering some consolation on a rough night, though no units were assigned to these lean recommendations.
Mariners at Cardinals
Won: Seattle Mariners ML (-149). The Mariners outlasted St. Louis 11-9 in a high-scoring affair, providing a winner on the side play card.
Guardians at Jays
Won: Toronto Blue Jays ML (-143). Toronto held off Cleveland 5-3 to deliver another side play winner.
Nationals at Sox
Lost: Chicago White Sox ML (-143). Washington spoiled the side play, defeating the White Sox 6-3.
Yankees at Astros
Won: New York Yankees ML (-156). The Yankees cruised past Houston 8-3, capping the side plays with a comfortable victory.
Pirates at Brewers
Lost: Milwaukee Brewers ML (-143). Pittsburgh upset Milwaukee 6-3, finishing the side plays at 3-2.
April 25 proved to be a challenging night for Jensen, with the two main-card winners unable to offset five losses that included several blowouts. The 3-unit investment on Atlanta in extra innings proved particularly costly, while the Baltimore and Kansas City defeats added to the damage. Moving forward, Jensen will look to rebound from the 8.7-unit deficit with a cleaner slate.
