Orlando Sports Fan Turns $1 into $27K with Epic 15-Leg MLB Parlay

An Orlando-based sports fan achieved a remarkable feat on April 30, transforming a single $1 wager into a staggering $27,042.63 payout by correctly picking a 15-leg MLB parlay on Hard Rock Bet. The bettor’s 15-leg parlay showcased not only an impressive understanding of the game but also a touch of daring, as several selections defied the odds. The parlay’s long MLB odds compare to some of the top longshot parlays of last year at Hard Rock Bet, the only legal betting app in Florida.

Among the 16 MLB games that took place on Wednesday, 15 of them were included in the parlay. Only the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays game, which featured a walk-off win by Toronto in 10 innings, was left off the ticket. Here’s a look into the games that were included, along with the moneyline odds for each selection and a brief recap of what went on:

• St. Louis Cardinals (+115): Blanked the Reds 6-0 in the first game of a doubleheader.
• Pittsburgh Pirates (+145): Defeated the Cubs 4-3 after Andrew McCutchen’s go-ahead two-run double in the 7th inning.
• Baltimore Orioles (-110): Took the rubber match against the Yankees, 5-4.
• St. Louis Cardinals (+105): Won again vs. the Reds to sweep the doubleheader, with both games featured on the ticket.
• Los Angeles Dodgers (-325): Outslugged the Marlins 12-7 in Tony Gonsolin’s first start since 2023.
• Milwaukee Brewers (-170): Took down the White Sox 6-4 following a clutch two-run double by Jake Bauers in the 8th inning.
• Kansas City Royals (+155): Shut out the Rays 3-0 behind rookie LHP Noah Cameron, who took a no-hitter into the seventh in his MLB debut.
• Oakland Athletics (+130): Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler homer in a six-run 9th inning to stun the Rangers, 7-1.
• Philadelphia Phillies (-230): Handled the Nationals 7-2, led by a Kyle Schwarber three-run homer.
• San Diego Padres (-135): Completed a two-game sweep of the Giants 5-3, led by three hits from Fernando Tatis Jr.
• Seattle Mariners (-145): Secured a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
• Cleveland Guardians (+110): Defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2, propelled by Bo Naylor’s 7th inning three-run homer.
• Detroit Tigers (+100): Bested the Houston Astros 7-4, highlighted by Javy Báez’s ninth career grand slam.
• Colorado Rockies (+225): Ended an eight-game skid with a shocking 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, thanks to Brenton Doyle’s solo home run off Chris Sale.
• Arizona Diamondbacks (-115): Edged the New York Mets 4-3 to secure Corbin Burnes’ first win in a Diamondbacks uniform.