Columbus Sliders Pickleball Unbeaten Streak: Major League Pickleball’s Fourth of July event in New York was expected to help sort out playoff positions but instead left teams and fans with more questions. While some playoff spots remain unclear, the Columbus Sliders made a powerful statement by going undefeated and rising to fifth place in the standings.
Columbus Dominates in New York
Team Columbus Sliders showed their full strength in New York, winning all five of their matches and earning the maximum 15 team points. The team played 20 total matches during the event and won 19 of them, dropping only one match—a close 13-11 loss in women’s doubles to Team Miami.
This performance followed a solid showing at MLP San Clemente, where Columbus still had a few things to improve. With their full roster finally available, Columbus looked sharp and confident throughout the New York matches.
A Tight Race in the Standings
After their perfect run, Columbus Sliders jumped to fifth place in the MLP standings. They are now only 0.15 points per game behind third-place Team New Jersey, putting them in strong position as the race for playoff seeding continues.
Columbus’ excellent form now places them as a strong contender for the mid-season tournament title. A win there would earn the team six valuable standings points—something that could make a major difference in the playoff picture.
Playoff Picture Still Unclear
Though the New York event had hoped to bring clarity, it instead created more confusion. The battle for the final playoff spots remains open, and even the top seeds are far from guaranteed. Columbus, with their dominant play, has become a key team to watch in the second half of the season.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders Pickleball Unbeaten Streak
Columbus Sliders went 5-0 at MLP New York, winning 19 of 20 matches and rising to fifth in the standings. The event, held over the Fourth of July weekend, left the playoff race unclear. Columbus now trails Team New Jersey by just 0.15 points and is a strong mid-season title contender.
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