Nashville Chefs Dreambreaker Victory: The Major League Pickleball season continued Friday as the Nashville Chefs defeated the Bay Area Breakers in a close match at Sportime Randall’s Island in New York. The Nashville Chefs clinched the win by coming out on top in the final Dreambreaker round after both teams won two matches each.
This four-day event gathered top Premier-level and Challenger-level teams fighting to earn better records. Both the Nashville Chefs and Bay Area Breakers came into this contest with strong performances in earlier rounds, making this matchup important for their season standings.
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Women’s and Men’s Doubles
The women’s doubles match started the day. Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska from Nashville Chefs played steady and won against Alix Truong and Angie Walker from Bay Area Breakers with an 11-7 score.
In the men’s doubles match, Darrian Young and Collin Johns from Bay Area Breakers responded with a win. They beat Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa from Nashville Chefs 11-8 to even the contest.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | vs | Bay Area Breakers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | vs | Alix Truong / Angie Walker | 11-7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Darrian Young / Collin Johns | 8-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Michelle Esquivel / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Collin Johns / Angie Walker | 11-3 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Ewa Radzikowska / Marshall Brown | vs | Alix Truong / Darrian Young | 8-11 |
| Dreambreaker | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | vs | Collin Johns / Darrian Young / Angie Walker / Alix Truong | 21-15 |
Mixed Doubles Matches
The first mixed doubles match gave Nashville Chefs the lead again. Michelle Esquivel and Anderson Scarpa worked together to defeat Collin Johns and Angie Walker 11-3. Their teamwork helped them take most points.
Bay Area Breakers struck back in the second mixed doubles match. Alix Truong and Darrian Young overcame Ewa Radzikowska and Marshall Brown by 11-8. This tied the series at two wins each, forcing a Dreambreaker decider.
Dreambreaker Decider
In the Dreambreaker round, each player took turns to play singles points. Marshall Brown, Anderson Scarpa, Ewa Radzikowska, and Michelle Esquivel played for Nashville Chefs. Collin Johns, Darrian Young, Angie Walker, and Alix Truong competed for Bay Area Breakers.
The Nashville Chefs came out ahead in this final round with a score of 21-15. This strong finish secured the match victory and added another win to their season record.
This contest showed how important the Dreambreaker can be in deciding matches. The Nashville Chefs proved they can perform well under pressure. As the Major League Pickleball season continues in New York, other teams will look to match their strong play. Fans will be watching closely to see how both teams perform in their next matches.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs Dreambreaker Victory
Nashville Chefs edged past Bay Area Breakers at Sportime Randall’s Island. Each team won two matches, but Nashville claimed the Dreambreaker 21-15. This win moved Nashville Chefs to three season victories. The event was part of a four-day Major League Pickleball competition in New York.
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