Los Angeles Mad Drops Seeks Redemption: The Los Angeles Mad Drops will take on the Phoenix Flames on Thursday evening in the final match of the day at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. The game is part of the ongoing 2025 Major League Pickleball season at Edward Jones MLP Phoenix. Los Angeles holds a 1-3 record with four points, while Phoenix is 2-6 with seven points.
Los Angeles is looking to recover from their recent loss to the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. The Mad Drops will again have Spencer Smith in the lineup as a replacement for Quang Duong, who is currently suspended. Phoenix will be playing their first match of the week and will rely on strong performances at home.
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Phoenix Debuts New Player on Home Court
The Phoenix Flames will feature Alex Walker in place of Genie Bouchard. This match will be Walker’s debut in Major League Pickleball. Phoenix hopes the home crowd will give them the boost they need to start the event strong.
Los Angeles Aims to Bounce Back
The Los Angeles Mad Drops dropped their first match of the week. They will hope to gain ground in the standings with a win. Spencer Smith remains in the lineup as Quang Duong continues his suspension. Smith will play in men’s and mixed doubles contests.
Match Lineups Announced
The full lineup for the match has been confirmed:
| Match Type | Los Angeles Mad Drops | Phoenix Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | Jessie Irvine / Alex Walker |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Hunter Johnson / Spencer Smith | Tyson McGuffin / Jack Sock |
| Mixed Doubles 1 (MXD 1) | Catherine Parenteau / Spencer Smith | Alex Walker / Jack Sock |
| Mixed Doubles 2 (MXD 2) | Jade Kawamoto / Hunter Johnson | Jessie Irvine / Tyson McGuffin |
What to Watch For
This match could be important for both teams. Los Angeles is trying to get back on track. Phoenix wants to make the most of their home-court advantage. Both sides have made lineup changes that could impact the outcome. The result will shape their positions in the team standings as the tournament continues.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops Seeks Redemption
The Los Angeles Mad Drops face the Phoenix Flames Thursday at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. Los Angeles looks to bounce back after a loss, while Phoenix opens play at home. Alex Walker debuts for Phoenix, replacing Genie Bouchard. Spencer Smith continues to fill in for suspended Quang Duong.