Bay Area Breakers vs California Black Bears: The Bay Area Breakers ended Major League Pickleball New York on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over the California Black Bears. The match was held at Sportime Randall’s Island and helped the Bay Area Breakers secure their third win of the event.
The Bay Area Breakers entered the contest with two wins, while the California Black Bears had one win. Both teams aimed to finish strong, but Bay Area stayed in control through most of the matches.
Black Bears Strike First in Women’s Doubles
The California Black Bears took an early lead when Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite defeated Alix Truong and Angie Walker 11-9. The close game gave the Black Bears hope to build momentum.
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Bay Area Breakers Respond in Men’s Doubles
The Bay Area Breakers quickly evened the score. Darrian Young and Collin Johns faced Michael Loyd and Juan Benitez. Young and Johns stayed steady and won 11-6 to tie the match.
| Match | Bay Area Breakers | vs | California Black Bears | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Alix Truong / Angie Walker | vs | Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 9-11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Darrian Young / Collin Johns | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez | 11-6 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Angie Walker / Darrian Young | vs | Lina Padegimaite / Juan Benitez | 11-4 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Alix Truong / Collin Johns | vs | Layne Sleeth / Michael Loyd | 11-8 |
| Dreambreaker | Darrian Young / Collin Johns / Alix Truong / Angie Walker | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez / Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 0-0 |
Mixed Doubles Turn the Tide
In the first mixed doubles game, Angie Walker and Darrian Young played Lina Padegimaite and Juan Benitez. The Bay Area pair took control early and earned an 11-4 win.
In the final mixed doubles match, Alix Truong and Collin Johns faced Layne Sleeth and Michael Loyd. The Breakers fought off a late push to finish with an 11-8 victory, making it impossible for a DreamBreaker to be played.
No DreamBreaker Needed
Since the Bay Area Breakers won three of the four matches, the teams did not play a DreamBreaker tiebreaker. Darrian Young, Collin Johns, Alix Truong, and Angie Walker closed out the day with strong performances.
This win gave the Bay Area Breakers a successful end to the event and proved their ability to bounce back after early setbacks. The California Black Bears will look to regroup and improve in future matches. The match showed how mixed doubles strength can decide a team’s success in Major League Pickleball.
News in Brief: Bay Area Breakers vs California Black Bears
The Bay Area Breakers beat the California Black Bears 3-1 in their final match at Sportime Randall’s Island. After losing women’s doubles, Bay Area won men’s doubles and both mixed doubles games to claim victory without needing a DreamBreaker. The Breakers finished the event with three wins.
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