Texas Ranchers Pickleball Playoff Victory: The Texas Ranchers earned a hard-fought win over the Miami Pickleball Club in the 2025 Toray MLP Playoffs held in San Diego, California, on Friday, August 15. The Ranchers secured the victory with consistent doubles play, despite Miami’s late push in the Dreambreaker.
Strong Start from Texas Ranchers
The Texas Ranchers took early control of the series. In women’s doubles, Tina Pisnik and Kaitlyn Christian defeated Tamaryn Emmrich and Mya Bui 11-2. The Ranchers extended their lead in men’s doubles as Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins beat Yuta Funemizu and Jay Devilliers 11-8.
Mixed Doubles Showdown
Miami attempted a comeback in mixed doubles but fell short. In the first mixed doubles match, Tamaryn Emmrich and Jay Devilliers lost to Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins 6-4. In the second mixed doubles, Mya Bui and Yuta Funemizu fought hard but were defeated by Kaitlyn Christian and Christian Alshon 19-11.
Miami Responds in the Dreambreaker
The Miami Pickleball Club refused to leave quietly. In the Dreambreaker, Jay Devilliers, Yuta Funemizu, Mya Bui, and Tamaryn Emmrich delivered a strong 21-11 win against Christian Alshon, Eric Oncins, Kaitlyn Christian, and Tina Pisnik. However, the Ranchers’ earlier victories had already sealed the overall result.
| Match | Miami Pickleball Club | VS | Texas Ranchers | Score |
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| Women’s Doubles | Tamaryn Emmrich / Mya Bui | VS | Tina Pisnik / Kaitlyn Christian | 0– 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Yuta Funemizu / Jay Devilliers | VS | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | 8 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Tamaryn Emmrich / Jay Devilliers | VS | Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins | 4 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Mya Bui / Yuta Funemizu | VS | Kaitlyn Christian / Christian Alshon | 11 – 6 |
| Dreambreaker | Jay Devilliers / Yuta Funemizu / Mya Bui / Tamaryn Emmrich | VS | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins / Kaitlyn Christian / Tina Pisnik | 21 – 19 |
What It Means Going Forward
The Texas Ranchers’ win pushed them further into the playoff rounds, while the Miami Pickleball Club was left to regroup after a tough series. The Ranchers showed depth and balance across doubles, while Miami proved they can compete under pressure with their Dreambreaker performance.
News in Brief: Texas Ranchers Pickleball Playoff Victory
The Texas Ranchers defeated the Miami Pickleball Club in the 2025 Toray MLP Playoffs in San Diego on August 15. With strong doubles play, the Ranchers won key matches before Miami claimed the Dreambreaker. The Ranchers advanced in the playoffs, while Miami fell short despite a late surge.
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