Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas Showdown: The Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas continues Saturday, July 27, with eight matches at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas. Some of the top Major League Pickleball teams will face off, including the Los Angeles Mad Drops, New Jersey 5s, Dallas Flash, and Texas Ranchers. These matches are expected to be fast-paced and competitive as teams fight for points and playoff spots.
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Top Teams Ready for Big Matchup
One of Saturday’s biggest matchups will be between the Los Angeles Mad Drops (16 wins, 6 losses, 43 points) and the New Jersey 5s (14 wins, 3 losses, 44 points). This is the first time the two teams have played since the season opener in Orlando. Back then, New Jersey won in a DreamBreaker while the Mad Drops had AJ Koller stepping in for the injured Hunter Johnson. This time, Los Angeles is expected to play at full strength.
The Los Angeles Mad Drops recently added Ben Johns, one of the top players, to their team. Fans will be eager to watch the first mixed doubles game between Catherine Parenteau and Ben Johns against Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells. This match is special because Anna Leigh Waters will face both her former women’s doubles partner, Catherine Parenteau, and her current mixed doubles partner, Ben Johns.
New Jersey 5s Make Changes in Lineup
In their earlier match on Saturday, the New Jersey 5s will take on the New York Hustlers (4 wins, 18 losses, 10 points). For this match, New Jersey is bringing in Mari Humberg to the starting lineup. She will team up with Anna Leigh Waters in women’s doubles and will play mixed doubles with Noe Khlif for the first time.
Meghan Dizon, who had a strong showing on Friday by beating her opponents 44-8 over four games, will return to the court when the New Jersey 5s face the Los Angeles Mad Drops later in the day.
Lone Star Rivalry: Dallas vs Texas Ranchers
Another big match will feature the Dallas Flash (19 wins, 2 losses, 61 points) taking on the Texas Ranchers (9 wins, 7 losses, 30 points). The two Texas-based teams last met in May at MLP Austin, where Dallas won 22-20 in a DreamBreaker. This close loss will give the Ranchers extra motivation to get even.
If the game goes into another DreamBreaker, Kaitlyn Christian could be a key player for the Ranchers. She is currently ranked No. 3 in women’s singles on the PPA Tour.
What It All Means
Saturday’s matches will help shape the playoff race. Strong performances by teams like Dallas Flash and New Jersey 5s could lock in top seeds. Meanwhile, teams like the Texas Ranchers and New York Hustlers are looking to build momentum and improve their records. With key players like Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and Kaitlyn Christian in action, fans can expect intense matches and thrilling rallies throughout the day.
News in Brief: Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas Showdown
Top pickleball teams will clash Saturday at MLP Dallas in Carrollton. Key matches include Los Angeles Mad Drops vs New Jersey 5s and Dallas Flash vs Texas Ranchers. Star players like Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters will take the court as teams battle for points and playoff spots.
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