St. Louis Shock Dreambreaker Victory: The St. Louis Shock defeated the Columbus Sliders 3-2 in a Major League Pickleball match held on Championship Court. The exciting five-match battle came down to a Dreambreaker, where St. Louis pulled off a clean sweep to seal the win.
The two teams were evenly matched going into the game, each bringing strong players and a drive to move up in the standings. The event featured five matches: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, two mixed doubles, and a final Dreambreaker.
Strong Start from St. Louis
St. Louis Shock opened the day with a win in the women’s doubles. Anna Bright and Kate Fahey teamed up to beat Parris Todd and Lea Jansen of the Columbus Sliders, finishing the game 11-3. This gave St. Louis an early 1-0 lead.
In the men’s doubles, the Shock stayed strong. Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio defeated CJ Klinger and Andrei Daescu with the same score, 11-3. With two dominant wins, St. Louis led 2-0 and seemed in full control.
| Match | St. Louis Shock | vs | Columbus Sliders | Score |
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | vs | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | 3 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | vs | CJ Klinger / Andrei Daescu | 11 – 3 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Kate Fahey / Gabriel Tardio | vs | Lea Jansen / CJ Klinger | 11 – 3 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | vs | Andrei Daescu / Parris Todd | 11 – 9 |
| Dreambreaker | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | vs | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | 0- 0 |
Columbus Fights Back
The Columbus Sliders made a strong comeback in the mixed doubles matches. In the first one, Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio of the Shock were overpowered by Lea Jansen and CJ Klinger, who won 11-3. This cut the lead to 2-1.
In the second mixed doubles, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin faced off against Andrei Daescu and Parris Todd. The Sliders continued their rally and won the match 11-9, tying the overall match score at 2-2.
Dreambreaker Decides It All
With both teams locked at 2-2, the match moved into a Dreambreaker — a singles tiebreaker where each player takes turns playing. St. Louis Shock dominated the round with Anna Bright, Kate Fahey, Gabriel Tardio, and Hayden Patriquin all performing solidly.
None of the Columbus Sliders players — CJ Klinger, Andrei Daescu, Parris Todd, or Lea Jansen — could stop the momentum. The Shock won the Dreambreaker 21-0, completing a clean sweep and securing the match victory 3-2.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Dreambreaker Victory
St. Louis Shock defeated Columbus Sliders 3-2 in a close MLP match on July 19. After both teams won two matches each, the Shock sealed the win with a 21-0 sweep in the Dreambreaker. Strong play from Anna Bright and Gabriel Tardio helped secure the victory.
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