Columbus Sliders Dominate Texas Ranchers: The Columbus Sliders triumphed over the Texas Ranchers 3-1 in a thrilling match on Saturday, April 26, during the 2025 Major League Pickleball season opener at MLP Orlando. The victory was propelled by strong performances in mixed doubles, securing Columbus Sliders’ second straight win.
Mixed Doubles Push Sliders to Victory
The match started with teams splitting the gender doubles contests. The Sliders then took both mixed doubles games in tight, competitive sets to claim the regulation victory over the Texas Ranchers. The match featured two standout mixed doubles matchups, both of which were hard-fought and closely contested.
In the first mixed doubles contest, Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu of the Sliders defeated Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins of the Ranchers 12-10. The second mixed doubles match saw Lea Jansen and CJ Klinger of Columbus edge out Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon of Texas with an 11-9 victory.
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Sliders’ Momentum Builds
This win gives the Columbus Sliders their second straight regulation victory after a tough start to the season in Orlando. After dropping their first two matches, the Sliders bounced back strongly to defeat a top Premier level team.
Next Matches
Both teams will return to action on Sunday, with Columbus set to face the Utah Black Diamonds and Texas scheduled to take on the Chicago Slice. The Sliders will look to continue their winning streak, while the Ranchers will aim to recover from the defeat.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders Dominate Texas Ranchers
The Columbus Sliders beat the Texas Ranchers 3-1 on Saturday, April 26, in the 2025 Major League Pickleball season opener. After splitting the gender doubles, Columbus won both mixed doubles matches to claim victory. The Sliders will face the Utah Black Diamonds next, while the Ranchers play the Chicago Slice.
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