St. Louis Shock Pickleball Victory: St. Louis Shock won their fourth match of the season on Thursday, beating the Phoenix Flames at the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas. The match was held at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas, as part of Major League Pickleball’s second-to-last regular season event.
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Shining Performance from St. Louis Shock
The team of Anna Bright, Kate Fahey, Hayden Patriquin, and Gabriel Tardio led St. Louis Shock to victory. They won three of the four doubles matches, securing the overall team win before needing a Dreambreaker tiebreak.
In the women’s doubles, Anna Bright and Kate Fahey dominated with an 11-3 win over Jessie Irvine and Alex Walker. In the men’s doubles, Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio held strong against Jack Sock and Tyson McGuffin, winning 11-8.
The first mixed doubles match was a close one. Gabriel Tardio and Kate Fahey outlasted Tyson McGuffin and Jessie Irvine 15-13. The second mixed doubles match went to the Phoenix Flames. Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright fell 7-11 to Tyson McGuffin and Jessie Irvine.
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Dreambreaker Not Needed
Even though the full lineup for a Dreambreaker was listed, it wasn’t required. With three match wins, St. Louis Shock had already secured the victory. No score was reported for the Dreambreaker round.
| Match | St. Louis Shock | vs | Phoenix Flames | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | vs | Jessie Irvine / Alex Walker | 11 – 3 |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | vs | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin | 11 – 8 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey | vs | Tyson McGuffin / Jessie Irvine | 15 – 13 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Hayden Patriquin / Anna Bright | vs | Tyson McGuffin / Jessie Irvine | 7 – 11 |
| Dreambreaker | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | vs | Jack Sock / Tyson McGuffin / Alex Walker / Jessie Irvine | N/A |
Momentum Building for St. Louis
This win gives St. Louis Shock a 4-0 record in the season so far. Phoenix Flames, on the other hand, now stand at 1-3. The Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas is the fifth event in a row of Major League Pickleball’s six-week schedule, and teams are pushing hard to earn playoff spots.
The action continues through the weekend in Carrollton, as nine Premier level teams compete in one of the final chances to improve their season standings.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Victory
St. Louis Shock beat Phoenix Flames in their Thursday match at MLP Dallas, winning three out of four doubles matches and avoiding a Dreambreaker. The event took place at Pickler Universe in Carrollton and is part of the second-to-last regular season stop for Major League Pickleball.
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