Chicago Slice Clings to Playoff Dreams: As Major League Pickleball reached the halfway point of the season with the Daytona Beach event, four teams—Chicago Slice, Carolina Hogs, New York Hustlers, and SoCal Hard Eights—struggled to make progress in the standings. Most of them have now slipped further from playoff contention.
Chicago Slice Keeps Hopes Alive
The Chicago Slice earned six points during the Daytona Beach matches. Although it wasn’t enough to move up in the rankings, the team now sits in 11th place. That’s just one spot below the playoff cutoff line. With strong performances in future events, Chicago still has a chance to qualify for the postseason.
Carolina, New York, and SoCal Slide Further
The Carolina Hogs finished with five points in Daytona. The New York Hustlers managed only three, and the SoCal Hard Eights brought in just two points. These results leave all three teams near the bottom of the standings.
Carolina, New York, and SoCal have struggled all season. The Daytona Beach event did not provide the breakthrough they needed. At this point, their playoff chances are very slim, and it would take a dramatic turnaround to change that.
What’s Next in the Playoff Race
With half the matches played, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The Chicago Slice remains just outside the top group and still has a shot. The Carolina Hogs, New York Hustlers, and SoCal Hard Eights, however, are falling out of reach. Future events will determine if Chicago can close the gap. The other three teams may be looking ahead to rebuild for next season.
News in Brief: Chicago Slice Clings to Playoff Dreams
Chicago Slice earned six points at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach and is one spot below the playoff line. Carolina Hogs, New York Hustlers, and SoCal Hard Eights had low point totals and are unlikely to make the playoffs. Only Chicago remains in realistic contention from this group.
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