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California Black Bears Clinch Thrilling DreamBreaker Victory Over Nashville Chefs at 2025 MLP Austin

California Black Bears Wins Over Nashville Chefs: The California Black Bears won a tight 3-2 battle over the Nashville Chefs on May 24, during the 2025 MLP Austin season at Austin Pickle Ranch. The win was decided in the final DreamBreaker round after both teams split the four doubles matches. The Black Bears now hold a 3-1 record this season.

Close Start in Women’s and Men’s Doubles

The match began with a narrow win for the California Black Bears in the women’s doubles. Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite beat Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska 11-9.

Nashville Chefs answered back in the men’s doubles. Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa took down Rafa Hewett and Juan Benitez 11-7, tying the match at 1-1.

Mixed Doubles Brings More Drama

In the first mixed doubles, Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown edged out Rafa Hewett and Layne Sleeth 13-11. That gave the Nashville Chefs a 2-1 lead in the match.

The California Black Bears responded in the second mixed doubles. Juan Benitez and Lina Padegimaite beat Ewa Radzikowska and Anderson Scarpa 11-4 to even things again at 2-2.

DreamBreaker Seals the Win

The match went into a DreamBreaker singles showdown to decide the winner. The California Black Bears team of Rafa Hewett, Juan Benitez, Layne Sleeth, and Lina Padegimaite won the round 21-18 over the Nashville Chefs’ team of Marshall Brown, Anderson Scarpa, Michelle Esquivel, and Ewa Radzikowska.

California Moves Up in the Standings

This victory brings the California Black Bears to three wins in the 2025 Major League Pickleball season. They showed strong teamwork and the ability to bounce back under pressure.

The Nashville Chefs, now at 2-2, fought hard but came up short in the final round. Both teams remain in the hunt as the 2025 MLP Austin event continues.

Match TypeCalifornia Black BearsNashville ChefsScoreWinner
Women’s DoublesLayne Sleeth / Lina PadegimaiteMichelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska11–9California Black Bears
Men’s DoublesRafa Hewett / Juan BenitezMarshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa7-11Nashville Chefs
Mixed Doubles 1Rafa Hewett / Layne SleethMichelle Esquivel / Marshall Brown11-13Nashville Chefs
Mixed Doubles 2Juan Benitez / Lina PadegimaiteEwa Radzikowska / Anderson Scarpa11–4California Black Bears
DreamBreakerRafa Hewett / Juan Benitez / Layne Sleeth / Lina PadegimaiteMarshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska21-18California Black Bears

 

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