Nashville Chefs Dominate MLP Austin: The Nashville Chefs picked up their fourth win of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season by beating the Bay Area Breakers at 2025 MLP Austin. The match took place at Austin Pickle Ranch and featured dominant play from the Nashville side, who secured victory in four of five matchups.
The Bay Area Breakers entered the contest with one win in the season, but they could not keep up with the strong lineup of the Nashville Chefs. The Chefs now sit at four wins as 2025 MLP Austin continues this week.
Strong Start in Women’s and Men’s Doubles
The Nashville Chefs took control early. In the women’s doubles match, Ewa Radzikowska and Michelle Esquivel defeated Alix Truong and Danna Funaro 11-4. The Chefs then made it 2-0 after a big win in men’s doubles, where Anderson Scarpa and Marshall Brown beat Darrian Young and Eric Roddy 11-3.
Both matches showed strong teamwork and smart plays by the Nashville Chefs. Their early wins gave them confidence going into the mixed doubles games.
Mixed Doubles Results and DreamBreaker Setup
The Chefs kept rolling in the first mixed doubles game. Michelle Esquivel and Anderson Scarpa defeated Eric Roddy and Danna Funaro with an 11-3 win. That gave the Nashville Chefs a 3-0 lead.
In the second mixed doubles game, the Bay Area Breakers got one back. Alix Truong and Darrian Young played a solid match, beating Ewa Radzikowska and Marshall Brown 11-4. That brought the overall match score to 3-1 in favor of Nashville.
Since the match was already decided, the DreamBreaker tiebreaker was not played. The rosters were listed, but the score stayed at 0-0.
| Match Type | Nashville Chefs | Bay Area Breakers | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | Alix Truong / Danna Funaro | 11-4 | Nashville Chefs |
| Men’s Doubles | Anderson Scarpa / Marshall Brown | Darrian Young / Eric Roddy | 11-3 | Nashville Chefs |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Michelle Esquivel / Anderson Scarpa | Eric Roddy / Danna Funaro | 11-3 | Nashville Chefs |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Ewa Radzikowska / Marshall Brown | Alix Truong / Darrian Young | 4-11 | Bay Area Breakers |
| Dreambreaker | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | Eric Roddy / Darrian Young / Danna Funaro / Alix Truong | 0-0 | N/A |
What This Win Means
The win gives the Nashville Chefs a strong 4-1 record as 2025 MLP Austin moves forward. The Bay Area Breakers fall to 1-2 after the loss. Nashville’s strong performance in doubles matches shows they are a team to watch this season.
Fans will be looking to see if the Nashville Chefs can keep up this form in upcoming matches. The Bay Area Breakers will need to bounce back fast to stay in the mix.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs Dominate MLP Austin
The Nashville Chefs defeated the Bay Area Breakers at 2025 MLP Austin, winning four out of five matches. Ewa Radzikowska, Michelle Esquivel, Anderson Scarpa, and Marshall Brown led the way for Nashville. With this win, the Chefs improve to 4-1, while the Breakers drop to 1-2.
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