St. Louis Shock vs New York Hustlers: The St. Louis Shock, with a perfect 7-0 record and 20 points, are preparing to take on the New York Hustlers, who are 2-3 with 5 points, at the 2025 MLP Columbus presented by The James at Ohio State. The match will take place at Pickle & Chill in Columbus, Ohio.
This is the second match of the day for St. Louis, which defeated the Phoenix Flames earlier on Sunday morning. The Shock have been dominant in Columbus, winning their last three matches without dropping a single game.
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St. Louis Riding Unbeaten Momentum
The St. Louis Shock have been one of the top-performing teams in the tournament so far. Their clean sweep over the Phoenix Flames added to their unbeaten streak and boosted team confidence. They have not lost a game in their last three matchups, showing strong team chemistry and consistent performance.
This upcoming match is part of a back-to-back challenge for the Shock, but their momentum suggests they are ready for it. St. Louis will rely on their balanced roster to keep up their winning ways.
New York Hustlers Look to Extend Winning Streak
The New York Hustlers have been quietly building momentum. After a slow start, they have picked up two straight wins—beating the Phoenix Flames on Friday and the Carolina Hogs on Saturday.
They now face their toughest test yet against the undefeated Shock. A win against St. Louis would be their biggest statement of the season so far and could turn their campaign around.
Match Lineups Confirmed
The women’s doubles match will feature Anna Bright and Kate Fahey for the St. Louis Shock taking on Dominique Schaefer and Helena Spiridis for the New York Hustlers.
In men’s doubles, Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio will represent the Shock against Zane Ford and Donald Young of the Hustlers. The mixed doubles matches are as follows:
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Kate Fahey and Gabe Tardio (St. Louis Shock) vs. Helena Spiridis and Donald Young (New York Hustlers)
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Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin (St. Louis Shock) vs. Dominique Schaefer and Zane Ford (New York Hustlers)
Looking Ahead
The St. Louis Shock will aim to stay perfect and continue their dominating run in Columbus. The New York Hustlers will look to pull off a major upset and prove they can hang with the best in Major League Pickleball. This matchup could have big implications for playoff positioning and momentum going into the final stages of the tournament.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock vs New York Hustlers
The St. Louis Shock (7-0) face the New York Hustlers (2-3) at the 2025 MLP Columbus. St. Louis is on a 3-match sweep streak, while New York has won two straight. Key matchups include Kate Fahey, Anna Bright, and Gabe Tardio for St. Louis against Dominique Schaefer and Donald Young for New York.
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