St. Louis Shock Sweep Texas Ranchers: The St. Louis Shock earned a 3-0 victory over the Texas Ranchers on Saturday, July 13, at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament. The win helped St. Louis move closer to a semifinal spot.
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Strong Start Sets the Tone
The Shock began the match with a solid women’s doubles win. Anna Bright and Kate Fahey defeated Tina Pisnik and Kaitlyn Christian 11-8. In the men’s doubles, Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio controlled the game and secured an 11-6 win over Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins.
With a 2-0 lead, the Shock needed just one more win to close the match. That came in the first mixed doubles game, where Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio took on Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins.
Fahey and Tardio Seal the Win
Fahey and Tardio nearly let the game slip away after having a 10-5 lead, but they held on to win a close 14-12 battle, giving St. Louis the third and final point of the match.
“Towards the end, I wasn’t feeling my best,”. “I was missing some shots that I don’t usually miss, but with Gabe, we have so much trust in each other. He just told me to play my game and was super positive, and I think that’s what really led us to the win.”(Kate Fahey)
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With the match already decided, the second mixed doubles and Dreambreaker rounds were not played.
| Event | St. Louis Shock | Texas Ranchers | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | Tina Pisnik / Kaitlyn Christian | 11-8 | St. Louis Shock |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | 11-6 | St. Louis Shock |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Kate Fahey / Gabriel Tardio | Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins | 14-12 | St. Louis Shock |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | Christian Alshon / Kaitlyn Christian | Not Played | — |
| Dreambreaker | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins / Kaitlyn Christian / Tina Pisnik | Not Played | — |
What Comes Next
With three straight wins, the St. Louis Shock remain undefeated in the tournament and move forward to face the New Jersey 5s in the semifinals. Their strong performance shows they’re a serious contender for the championship.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Sweep Texas Ranchers
The St. Louis Shock beat the Texas Ranchers 3-0 on Saturday at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. With wins in women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles, the Shock secured the match early. They will face the New Jersey 5s next in the semifinal round at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids.
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