Las Vegas Night Owls vs Nashville Chefs: The Las Vegas Night Owls won 3-1 against the Nashville Chefs during their Major League Pickleball (MLP) match held on July 19 at Grandstand Court. The teams faced off in four doubles matches before the Night Owls secured the win without needing a Dreambreaker.
Strong Start for Las Vegas in Women’s Doubles
In the opening match, Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang of the Las Vegas Night Owls faced Michelle Esquivel and Ewa Radzikowska of the Nashville Chefs in the women’s doubles. The Night Owls pair took control early and earned a solid 11-6 victory, giving their team a 1-0 lead in the match.
Las Vegas Continues Momentum in Men’s Doubles
The second match featured Pablo Tellez and James Delgado representing the Night Owls against Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa of the Chefs. The Las Vegas team played with precision and teamwork, defeating their opponents 11-5. This win brought the Night Owls up 2-0 in the overall match score.
| Match | Las Vegas Night Owls | vs | Nashville Chefs | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Michelle Esquivel / Ewa Radzikowska | 11–6 |
| Men’s Doubles | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado | vs | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | 11–5 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Pablo Tellez / Brooke Buckner | vs | Michelle Esquivel / Marshall Brown | 4–11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | James Delgado / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Ewa Radzikowska / Anderson Scarpa | 3–11 |
| DreamBreaker | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado / Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska / Michelle Esquivel | 0–0 (Las Vegas won overall) |
Nashville Fights Back in Mixed Doubles
In mixed doubles, Michelle Esquivel and Marshall Brown gave the Nashville Chefs a needed push. They played against Pablo Tellez and Brooke Buckner from Las Vegas. The Chefs duo showed great coordination and strength, winning 11-4 and cutting the Night Owls’ lead to 2-1.
Night Owls Secure the Win in Final Doubles Match
The fourth match decided the outcome. James Delgado and Chao Yi Wang of the Night Owls took on Ewa Radzikowska and Anderson Scarpa of the Chefs. Delgado and Wang dominated the game, winning 11-0 in a shutout and sealing the team victory at 3-1.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls vs Nashville Chefs
The Las Vegas Night Owls beat the Nashville Chefs 3-1 at Grandstand Court on July 19. Wins in women’s, men’s, and final mixed doubles helped them avoid a Dreambreaker. Nashville took one mixed doubles match but fell short over.