Nashville Chefs Stun California Black Bears: Nashville Chefs secured a 3-1 win over the California Black Bears on Saturday at Sportime Randall’s Island during MLP New York. The match showed strong performances by Nashville, who claimed victories in three out of four games before the Dreambreaker round.
Nashville Builds Early Lead
In women’s doubles, Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska helped Nashville get off to a fast start. They beat Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite with a score of 11-5. The men’s doubles team of Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa then extended the lead by defeating Michael Loyd and Juan Benitez 11-7.
Mixed Doubles Success
The Nashville team kept up the pressure in mixed doubles. Michelle Esquivel paired with Anderson Scarpa to top Layne Sleeth and Michael Loyd 11-8. In the second mixed doubles match, California earned their only win when Lina Padegimaite and Juan Benitez beat Ewa Radzikowska and Marshall Brown 11-6.
Dreambreaker Set But Not Played
The match ended before the Dreambreaker was needed to decide the winner. Though the lineup was set—Marshall Brown, Anderson Scarpa, Ewa Radzikowska, and Michelle Esquivel for Nashville against Juan Benitez, Michael Loyd, Layne Sleeth, and Lina Padegimaite—the contest was already settled in Nashville’s favor.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | vs | California Black Bears | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | vs | Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 11-5 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez | 11-7 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Michelle Esquivel / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Layne Sleeth / Michael Loyd | 11-8 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Ewa Radzikowska / Marshall Brown | vs | Lina Padegimaite / Juan Benitez | 6-11 |
| Dreambreaker | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | vs | Juan Benitez / Michael Loyd / Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 0-0 |
Significance and Next Steps
The win boosts the Nashville Chefs’ standing in the event and shows their balanced strength across men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles play. The California Black Bears will look to regroup and aim for better results in their next matches. Nashville will try to carry this momentum forward as MLP New York continues.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs Stun California Black Bears
Nashville Chefs defeated the California Black Bears 3-1 at MLP New York on Saturday. Strong showings in women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles secured the win. The Dreambreaker round was not needed. The teams will continue competing in upcoming matches at Sportime Randall’s Island.