Phoenix Flames vs St. Louis Shock Showdown: The Phoenix Flames will face the St. Louis Shock in the first match of the day on Toray Championship Court at the 2025 MLP Columbus presented by The James at Ohio State. Phoenix holds a 1-5 record with 5 points, while St. Louis remains undefeated at 6-0 with 17 points.
Phoenix is trying to end a three-match losing streak after winning their first match of the season last Thursday against the Carolina Hogs. The St. Louis Shock is coming off a strong Saturday where they swept the Columbus Sliders and Orlando Squeeze.
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Phoenix Hopes for a Turnaround
The Phoenix Flames have had a tough stretch in Columbus. Since their first win of the season over the Carolina Hogs, they have lost three matches in a row. The team will need to step up to compete with one of the best teams in the league.
Jessie Irvine and Genie Bouchard will play for Phoenix in women’s doubles. Jack Sock and Tyson McGuffin will take on men’s doubles. These players will also appear in mixed doubles later in the match.
St. Louis Enters as Heavy Favorites
The St. Louis Shock is undefeated and has dominated recent matches. On Saturday, they swept the Columbus Sliders and the Orlando Squeeze. Their record shows why they are favorites in today’s game.
Anna Bright and Kate Fahey will represent St. Louis in women’s doubles. Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio will take the court for men’s doubles. The same players will also play in the mixed doubles rounds.
Matchups for the Day
Here are the matchups scheduled:
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Women’s Doubles: Jessie Irvine and Genie Bouchard (Phoenix Flames) vs. Anna Bright and Kate Fahey (St. Louis Shock)
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Men’s Doubles: Jack Sock and Tyson McGuffin (Phoenix Flames) vs. Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio (St. Louis Shock)
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Mixed Doubles 1: Jessie Irvine and Tyson McGuffin (Phoenix Flames) vs. Kate Fahey and Gabe Tardio (St. Louis Shock)
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Mixed Doubles 2: Genie Bouchard and Jack Sock (Phoenix Flames) vs. Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin (St. Louis Shock)
What This Match Means
This match is important for both teams. The Phoenix Flames are trying to break their losing streak and improve their standings. For the St. Louis Shock, this is a chance to continue their perfect season and stay at the top of the league.
With a tough opponent ahead, Phoenix will need to play their best to pull off an upset. St. Louis will look to keep their strong form going with another win.
News in Brief: Phoenix Flames vs St. Louis Shock Showdown
The Phoenix Flames will take on the undefeated St. Louis Shock in the first match on Toray Championship Court at the 2025 MLP Columbus. Phoenix hopes to break a three-game skid, while St. Louis enters as favorites after back-to-back sweeps. Key matchups feature stars like Jessie Irvine and Anna Bright.
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