Los Angeles Mad Drops Seizes Dramatic Victory: The 2025 Major League Pickleball season kept fans on edge as the Los Angeles Mad Drops and Phoenix Flames faced off at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. The match, held at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, featured a close contest with strong plays from both teams. However, Los Angeles Mad Drops won over Phoenix Flames.
Los Angeles Mad Drops Lead Early
In the women’s doubles match, Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto gave the Los Angeles Mad Drops a strong start. They won 11-7 over Jessie Irvine and Alex Walker of the Phoenix Flames.
The Los Angeles men’s doubles team of Spencer Smith and Hunter Johnson continued the momentum, beating Tyson McGuffin and Jack Sock 11-6.
| Match Type | Los Angeles Mad Drops | Phoenix Flames | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | Jessie Irvine / Alex Walker | 11 – 7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Spencer Smith / Hunter Johnson | Tyson McGuffin / Jack Sock | 11 – 6 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Catherine Parenteau / Spencer Smith | Jack Sock / Alex Walker | 2-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | Tyson McGuffinJessie Irvine | 11-3 |
| Dreambreaker | Hunter Johnson/Spencer Smith/Catherine Parenteau/Jade Kawamoto | Jack Sock/Tyson McGuffin/Alex Walker/Jessie Irvine | 0-0 |
Phoenix Flames Fight Back
Phoenix turned things around in the first mixed doubles match. Jack Sock and Alex Walker dominated, winning 11-2 against Catherine Parenteau and Spencer Smith of the Mad Drops. This brought the score closer and gave the Flames a much-needed boost.
The second mixed doubles match between Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto of the Mad Drops and Tyson McGuffin and Jessie Irvine ended with 11-3 victory for the Mad Drops.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops Seizes Dramatic Victory
At the 2025 MLP Phoenix, the Los Angeles Mad Drops and Phoenix Flames played a tight match with each team showing strong performances. Los Angeles Mad Drops won over Phoenix Flames. The outcome could impact both teams’ standings in the 2025 season.