Brooklyn Pickleball Team MLP Sweep: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team closed out Major League Pickleball New York on Sunday by defeating the New York Hustlers in four straight matches. The games took place at Sportime Randall’s Island, where Brooklyn showed strong play in every round to secure their fourth win of the event.
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team entered the contest with three wins, while the New York Hustlers had yet to claim a victory this season. From the first game, Brooklyn set the pace and kept control until the end.
Early Success in Doubles Matches
In women’s doubles, Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto defeated Dominique Schaefer and Helena Jansen 11-5. The match showed Brooklyn’s steady teamwork and smart shot selection.
The men’s doubles match followed, where Riley Newman and AJ Koller faced Erik Forsythe and Zane Ford. Newman and Koller moved quickly and won with a strong 11-2 score.
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Mixed Doubles Finish the Sweep
In the first mixed doubles game, Riley Newman and Jackie Kawamoto played against Zane Ford and Dominique Schaefer. Brooklyn stayed ahead to take the set 11-7.
The second mixed doubles match saw AJ Koller and Rachel Rohrabacher challenge Erik Forsythe and Helena Jansen. Brooklyn stayed focused and closed out the victory 11-8, ending the match before a DreamBreaker was needed.
| Match | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | vs | New York Hustlers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | vs | Dominique Schaefer / Helena Jansen | 11-5 |
| Men’s Doubles | Riley Newman / AJ Koller | vs | Erik Forsythe / Zane Ford | 11-2 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Riley Newman / Jackie Kawamoto | vs | Zane Ford / Dominique Schaefer | 11-7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | AJ Koller / Rachel Rohrabacher | vs | Erik Forsythe / Helena Jansen | 11-8 |
| Dreambreaker | AJ Koller / Riley Newman / Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | vs | Zane Ford / Erik Forsythe / Dominique Schaefer / Helena Jansen | 0-0 |
No DreamBreaker Played
Because Brooklyn won all four matches, the teams did not need to play a DreamBreaker tiebreaker. AJ Koller, Riley Newman, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Jackie Kawamoto finished the day without dropping a set.
This clean win boosted the Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s record and showed how effective their teamwork has become. The New York Hustlers will need to regroup and find ways to improve for the next event. The results proved how important strong starts and solid doubles teams are in Major League Pickleball.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team MLP Sweep
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team swept the New York Hustlers in four matches at Sportime Randall’s Island. Wins in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and both mixed doubles secured the clean victory. Brooklyn earned their fourth win, while the Hustlers remain without a win this season.
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