St. Louis Shock Pickleball Comeback: The St. Louis Shock defeated the Orlando Squeeze 3-2 on August 16 in San Diego, California, to advance in the 2025 Toray MLP Playoffs. Despite Orlando’s early lead in doubles matches, St. Louis rallied in mixed doubles and the Dreambreaker to secure the victory.
Orlando Starts Strong
The Orlando Squeeze opened with momentum. Lacy Schneemann and Milan Rane beat Anna Bright and Kate Fahey 11–3 in women’s doubles. The men’s doubles followed with Federico Staksrud and Grayson Goldin defeating Gabriel Tardio and Hayden Patriquin 11–3.
Federico Staksrud and Milan Rane added another win in mixed doubles, narrowly edging Gabriel Tardio and Kate Fahey 12–10. That put Orlando up 3–0 in match wins.
St. Louis Turns the Tide
The St. Louis Shock responded in mixed doubles 2, with Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright overpowering Grayson Goldin and Lacy Schneemann. That crucial win shifted momentum before the decisive Dreambreaker.
In the team tiebreaker, St. Louis proved dominant. Hayden Patriquin, Gabriel Tardio, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright combined to defeat Federico Staksrud, Grayson Goldin, Milan Rane, and Lacy Schneemann, giving the Shock the overall 3–2 match victory.
| Match | Orlando Squeeze (Players) | St. Louis Shock (Players) | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Lacy Schneemann / Milan Rane | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | 11–3 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Men’s Doubles | Federico Staksrud / Grayson Goldin | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin | 11–3 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Federico Staksrud / Milan Rane | Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey | 12–10 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Grayson Goldin / Lacy Schneemann | Hayden Patriquin / Anna Bright | 0–0 | St. Louis Shock |
| Dreambreaker | Federico Staksrud / Grayson Goldin / Milan Rane / Lacy Schneemann | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | 0–0 | St. Louis Shock |
What Comes Next
With the win, the St. Louis Shock move forward in the Toray MLP Playoffs, while the Orlando Squeeze exit after a strong but short-lived run. The Shock’s ability to respond under pressure highlights their strength as a top contender in the tournament.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Comeback
The St. Louis Shock defeated the Orlando Squeeze 3-2 in San Diego at the 2025 Toray MLP Playoffs. Orlando won the first three doubles matches but St. Louis fought back in mixed doubles and the Dreambreaker to seal the win. The Shock advance, while the Squeeze are eliminated.
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