St. Louis Shock Pickleball Triumph: The Major League Pickleball season moved to St. Louis this week, where the St. Louis Shock stayed undefeated with a strong win over the Atlanta Bouncers on Thursday at Chaifetz Arena. The Shock won all four games, improving to four wins this season, while the Bouncers are still searching for their first victory.
The matches were played as part of the Marathon MLP St. Louis event, and each team put forward their best players. The St. Louis Shock team featured Anna Bright, Kate Fahey, Gabriel Tardio, and Hayden Patriquin. The Atlanta Bouncers team included Vivienne David, Victoria Dimuzio, Todd Fought, and Jaume Martinez Vich.
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Strong Start in Women’s and Men’s Doubles
In the women’s doubles match, Anna Bright and Kate Fahey of the St. Louis Shock faced Vivienne David and Victoria Dimuzio from the Atlanta Bouncers. Bright and Fahey played with strong coordination and won the game 11-6.
The men’s doubles match saw Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio from the Shock go against Jaume Martinez Vich and Todd Fought from the Bouncers. Patriquin and Tardio showed excellent teamwork and won easily with a score of 11-4.
Mixed Doubles Brings More Wins for Shock
In the first mixed doubles match, Gabriel Tardio teamed up with Kate Fahey for the Shock, while Jaume Martinez Vich and Vivienne David played for the Bouncers. The game was close, but the Shock pair pulled off a 12-10 win.
The second mixed doubles match was more one-sided. Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright played for the Shock, and Todd Fought and Victoria Dimuzio represented the Bouncers. Patriquin and Bright dominated the court, winning 11-1.
| Match | St. Louis Shock | vs | Atlanta Bouncers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | vs | Vivienne David / Victoria Dimuzio | 11-6 |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought | 11-4 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Vivienne David | 12-10 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Hayden Patriquin / Anna Bright | vs | Todd Fought / Victoria Dimuzio | 11-1 |
| Dreambreaker | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | vs | Jaume Martinez Vich / Todd Fought / Victoria Dimuzio / Vivienne David | 0-0 |
Dreambreaker Not Needed
Because the St. Louis Shock won all four matches, the final round called the “Dreambreaker” was not required. Both teams had players lined up—Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright for the Shock, and Jaume Martinez Vich, Todd Fought, Victoria Dimuzio, and Vivienne David for the Bouncers—but with the outcome already decided, the game did not take place.
What It Means Going Forward
This win gives the St. Louis Shock a strong 4-0 record, keeping them near the top of the MLP standings. The Atlanta Bouncers, now at 0-4, are still looking for their first win of the season. The result shows how well the Shock are playing as a team and gives them momentum for their next match.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Triumph
The St. Louis Shock defeated the Atlanta Bouncers 4-0 on Thursday at Chaifetz Arena in the Marathon MLP St. Louis event. The Shock’s players won every match, including both doubles and mixed doubles. With this win, the Shock are 4-0, while the Bouncers drop to 0-4.