Columbus Sliders MLP Finals Victory: The Columbus Sliders claimed victory over the St. Louis Shock in the DoorDash MLP Finals, powered by TORAY, on August 23, 2025. The match came down to a decisive Dreambreaker, where the Sliders outplayed the Shock 21–13 to secure the championship.
How the Match Unfolded
The St. Louis Shock started strong in women’s doubles. Anna Bright and Kate Fahey defeated Lea Jansen and Parris Todd 11–6, giving the Shock an early lead.
The Columbus Sliders answered back in men’s doubles. Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger dominated Gabriel Tardio and Hayden Patriquin with a convincing 11–2 win, tying the match.
In mixed doubles play, the Shock pulled ahead again. Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin overcame Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu 11–5. The Sliders evened the score in the second mixed doubles when Lea Jansen and CJ Klinger defeated Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio 11–5.
The Deciding Moment
With the match tied at two wins each, the championship was settled in a Dreambreaker. The Sliders team—Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Parris Todd, and Lea Jansen—proved too strong for the Shock lineup of Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright. The Sliders clinched the title with a 21–13 victory.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | VS | St. Louis Shock | Score |
|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Lea Jansen / Parris Todd | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | 6 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin | 11 – 2 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | 5 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Lea Jansen / CJ Klinger | Kate Fahey / Gabriel Tardio | 11 – 5 |
| Dreambreaker | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | 21 – 13 |
What This Win Means
The result highlighted the depth and resilience of the Columbus Sliders. Despite setbacks in early matches, the team rallied back and sealed the win in the high-pressure tiebreaker. The victory also underscored the competitive balance in Major League Pickleball, where momentum can shift quickly between teams.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders MLP Finals Victory
The Columbus Sliders defeated the St. Louis Shock in the DoorDash MLP Finals on August 23, 2025. After splitting early matches, the Sliders secured the title in the Dreambreaker, winning 21–13. Strong performances from Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Lea Jansen, and Parris Todd sealed the championship.