St. Louis Shock Pickleball Showdown: The St. Louis Shock and the Columbus Sliders faced off in a Major League Pickleball match that remained undecided after several close games. Both teams earned wins in doubles play, leaving the outcome hanging on the final rounds, including a mixed doubles clash and the Dreambreaker tiebreaker.
Women’s Doubles
The day began with Parris Todd and Lea Jansen representing the Columbus Sliders against Anna Bright and Kate Fahey of the St. Louis Shock. Bright and Fahey controlled the game, winning 11–7 and giving their team the early lead.
Men’s Doubles
In the men’s doubles match, CJ Klinger and Andrei Daescu played for the Columbus Sliders, while Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio represented the St. Louis Shock. Patriquin and Tardio outlasted their opponents and secured the second point for St. Louis with an 11–8 win.
Mixed Doubles
The first mixed doubles saw Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu take on Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio. The St. Louis pair stayed consistent, defeating their rivals 11–5 to push the Shock ahead 3–0.
The second mixed doubles match, featuring Lea Jansen and CJ Klinger for Columbus against Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin for St. Louis, had yet to be decided, with the score standing at 0–0.
Dreambreaker Still Ahead
With St. Louis leading, the match could still come down to the Dreambreaker tiebreaker, a singles rotation that includes all four players from each team. For Columbus, Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Parris Todd, and Lea Jansen were lined up. For St. Louis, Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright were ready. The score in this deciding round was still 0–0.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | VS | St. Louis Shock | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | vs | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | 7 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | CJ Klinger / Andrei Daescu | vs | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | 8 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | vs | Kate Fahey / Gabriel Tardio | 5 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Lea Jansen / CJ Klinger | vs | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | 0 – 0 |
| Dreambreaker | Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Parris Todd, Lea Jansen | vs | Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, Anna Bright | 0 – 0 |
Why It Matters
The unfinished match leaves the St. Louis Shock in a strong position, but the Columbus Sliders still have a chance to turn it around. With the Dreambreaker looming, the final result could shift momentum for either team in the season standings.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Showdown
The St. Louis Shock lead the Columbus Sliders after winning women’s, men’s, and one mixed doubles match. The second mixed doubles and the Dreambreaker remain undecided. With both sides still in play, the final outcome could impact team rankings in Major League Pickleball.
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