Nashville Chefs Pickleball victory MLP St. Louis: The Nashville Chefs earned their fourth win of the Major League Pickleball season after defeating the Florida Smash on Thursday at the Marathon MLP St. Louis event, held at Chaifetz Arena. The Chefs won the match 3-1, using strong doubles play to secure victory before the Dreambreaker.
Early Lead from Women’s Doubles
The day began with a close women’s doubles match. Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska of the Nashville Chefs played against Paula Rives and Martina Frantova of the Florida Smash. Esquivel and Radzikowska won the game 11-9, giving the Chefs an early 1-0 lead.
Men’s Doubles Gives Chefs Strong Control
Next up was the men’s doubles match. Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa of the Chefs dominated Cason Campbell and Travis Rettenmaier of the Smash. Brown and Scarpa won 11-2, pushing the Chefs to a 2-0 lead in the overall match.
Florida Smash Bounces Back in Mixed Doubles
Florida Smash earned their only win in the first mixed doubles game. Travis Rettenmaier and Martina Frantova teamed up to take on Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown. The Florida pair won 11-9 in a close game, cutting the Chefs’ lead to 2-1.
Nashville Chefs Finish Strong in Mixed Doubles 2
In the second mixed doubles match, Ewa Radzikowska and Anderson Scarpa of the Chefs faced Cason Campbell and Paula Rives of the Smash. The Chefs dominated again, winning 11-2. This gave Nashville a 3-1 overall match win, making the Dreambreaker unnecessary.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | vs | Florida Smash | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | vs | Paula Rives / Martina Frantova | 11 – 9 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Cason Campbell / Travis Rettenmaier | 11 – 2 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Michelle Esquivel / Marshall Brown | vs | Travis Rettenmaier / Martina Frantova | 9 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Ewa Radzikowska / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Cason Campbell / Paula Rives | 11 – 2 |
| Dreambreaker | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | vs | Cason Campbell / Travis Rettenmaier / Martina Frantova / Paula Rives | 0 – 0 |
Dreambreaker Not Played
Since the Nashville Chefs already secured the win with three game victories, the Dreambreaker tiebreaker was not needed. All players, including Marshall Brown, Anderson Scarpa, Ewa Radzikowska, and Michelle Esquivel for the Chefs, and Cason Campbell, Travis Rettenmaier, Martina Frantova, and Paula Rives for the Smash, were listed, but did not take the court for the final game.
What’s Next
The win brings the Nashville Chefs to four victories this season, while the Florida Smash now hold one win. The MLP St. Louis tournament continues this week, with more matches scheduled at Chaifetz Arena. Teams are fighting for playoff spots as the season heats up.
News in Brief: Nashville Chefs Pickleball Victory MLP St. Louis
The Nashville Chefs beat the Florida Smash 3-1 on Thursday at MLP St. Louis. With strong doubles performances, the Chefs secured their fourth win of the season. The Dreambreaker was not needed, as the Chefs finished the match early. The Florida Smash now have one win this season.
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