Columbus Sliders vs Carolina Hogs: The Columbus Sliders earned a clean 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hogs on Saturday during MLP New York at Sportime Randall’s Island. The Columbus Sliders showed strong teamwork in every match, not giving the Carolina Hogs any chance to gain momentum in this Premier Level contest.
The event marked the second day of competition, with teams aiming to improve their records and stand out in the season rankings. The Columbus Sliders came into the match with confidence, while the Carolina Hogs were still searching for a win.
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Women’s Doubles Domination
In the women’s doubles match, Parris Todd and Lea Jansen from the Columbus Sliders played against Etta Tuionetoa and Tamaryn Emmrich. Todd and Jansen were unstoppable, winning 11-2 and giving their team an early lead.
Men’s Doubles Goes Columbus’ Way
The men’s doubles was more competitive. Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger faced Roscoe Bellamy and Ben Johns. Despite strong play from the Carolina Hogs, Daescu and Klinger managed to close out the game 11-9. This put the Columbus Sliders ahead 2-0 in the match.
Mixed Doubles Sealed the Victory
The Columbus Sliders needed one more win to secure the contest. In the first mixed doubles match, Andrei Daescu and Parris Todd played against Etta Tuionetoa and Ben Johns. Daescu and Todd worked well together and won 11-6.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | vs | Carolina Hogs | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | vs | Etta Tuionetoa / Tamaryn Emmrich | 11-2 |
| Men’s Doubles | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger | vs | Roscoe Bellamy / Ben Johns | 11-9 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Andrei Daescu / Parris Todd | vs | Etta Tuionetoa / Ben Johns | 11-6 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen | vs | Tamaryn Emmrich / Roscoe Bellamy | 11-0 |
| Dreambreaker | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | vs | Ben Johns / Roscoe Bellamy / Etta Tuionetoa / Tamaryn Emmrich | 0-0 |
In the second mixed doubles game, CJ Klinger and Lea Jansen faced Tamaryn Emmrich and Roscoe Bellamy. Klinger and Jansen played with energy and focus, taking the game 11-0.
Dreambreaker Not Needed
Since the Columbus Sliders had already won all four games, there was no need to play the Dreambreaker round. The team collected important standings points with their 4-0 sweep.
The victory keeps the Columbus Sliders at the top of the standings and boosts their confidence heading into the next matches. The Carolina Hogs will look to regroup and find better results as the season continues.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders vs Carolina Hogs
The Columbus Sliders beat the Carolina Hogs 4-0 at MLP New York on Saturday. Parris Todd, Lea Jansen, Andrei Daescu, and CJ Klinger led the Sliders to victory. The Carolina Hogs could not secure any wins. The Sliders remain strong contenders in the Premier Level division.
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