St. Louis Shock and Orlando Squeeze Win: On Friday at Pickle & Chill in Columbus, Ohio, the St. Louis Shock and the Orlando Squeeze earned regulation victories during the 2025 Major League Pickleball season. The wins gave each team three points in the standings and helped them start strong in the 2025 MLP Columbus event presented by The James at Ohio State.
St. Louis Stays Perfect
The St. Louis Shock improved their record to 4-0 and now have 11 points. They defeated the Miami Pickleball Club 3-1. The win was helped by strong mixed doubles play.
Kate Fahey and Gabe Tardio won their match, as did Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin. These wins made the difference in the Shock’s strong showing.
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Orlando Squeeze Dominates Short-Handed Carolina Hogs
The Orlando Squeeze raised their record to 5-1 and now sit at 14 points. They beat the Carolina Hogs 4-0. The Hogs were missing key players Ben Johns and Collin Johns, which made the match tough for them.
Martin Emmrich and Ross Whittaker stepped in as substitutes and played hard, but Orlando was able to win all four matches.
What Comes Next
Both winning teams will face the Columbus Sliders next. The Orlando Squeeze will take on the home team Friday night, while the St. Louis Shock will play them on Saturday afternoon. These next matches could have a big impact on the standings as the season continues.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock and Orlando Squeeze Win
The St. Louis Shock beat the Miami Pickleball Club 3-1, and the Orlando Squeeze swept the Carolina Hogs 4-0 at Pickle & Chill on Friday. The Shock moved to 4-0, and the Squeeze improved to 5-1. Both teams will face the Columbus Sliders next at 2025 MLP Columbus.
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