St. Louis Shock Pickleball Victory: The St. Louis Shock claimed their third win of the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament on Thursday with a 3-1 triumph over the SoCal Hard Eights. The match took place at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was decided before a Dreambreaker was needed.
Strong Start in Women’s Doubles
St. Louis started strong with Anna Bright and Kate Fahey dominating the women’s doubles match. They beat Cailyn Campbell and Jalina Ingram 11-1, giving the Shock an early lead in the match.
However, the SoCal Hard Eights bounced back in the men’s doubles. Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier won 11-7 against Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio to tie the score at 1-1.
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Mixed Doubles Push Shock Ahead
Gabriel Tardio and Kate Fahey gave the Shock a 2-1 lead with a solid 11-4 victory over Blaine Hovenier and Jalina Ingram in the first mixed doubles game.
In the second mixed doubles match, Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright sealed the win for the Shock with an 11-7 victory against Ryan Fu and Cailyn Campbell. The 3-1 result meant a Dreambreaker round was not needed.
| MATCHES | St. Louis Shock | VS | SoCal Hard Eights | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | vs | Cailyn Campbell / Jalina Ingram | 11-1 |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | vs | Ryan Fu / Blaine Hovenier | 7-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey | vs | Blaine Hovenier / Jalina Ingram | 11-4 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Hayden Patriquin / Anna Bright | vs | Ryan Fu / Cailyn Campbell | 11-7 |
| Dreambreaker | Gabriel Tardio /Hayden Patriquin /Kate Fahey /Anna Bright | vs | Blaine Hovenier /Ryan Fu /Cailyn Campbell /Jalina Ingram | 0-0 |
The St. Louis Shock showed impressive balance between men’s and women’s play. With their third win, the team continues to gain momentum in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. The SoCal Hard Eights, now with one win, will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Victory
The St. Louis Shock defeated the SoCal Hard Eights 3-1 on Thursday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Strong wins in women’s and both mixed doubles helped the Shock avoid a Dreambreaker. It was their third tournament win, pushing them forward in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament.
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