St. Louis Shock Clinches Third Place: The St. Louis Shock claimed third place in the 2024 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Orlando Playoffs, defeating the Texas Ranchers in a thrilling 3-2 victory. The match was an exciting battle, with both teams fighting hard for a podium finish.
Match Overview: Texas Ranchers vs. St. Louis Shock
The match between the Texas Ranchers and St. Louis Shock for third place showed intense pickleball, with both teams determined to finish strong after falling short of reaching the championship final. After a series of intense battles, the St. Louis Shock emerged victorious, claiming the coveted third-place spot.
- Women’s Doubles: In the opening match, St. Louis Shock’s Etta Wright and Tina Pisnik fought off a resilient challenge from Anna Bright and Kate Fahey of the Ranchers, clinching a hard-fought 29-27 win.
- Men’s Doubles: The Shock continued their momentum as Quang Duong and Christian Alshon won over Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio of the Ranchers, 30-28, in an epic contest that highlighted the intensity of this third-place showdown.
- Mixed Doubles (1): Tina Pisnik and Quang Duong of St. Louis dominated in their mixed doubles match, defeating Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio 25-18 to give the Shock a 3-0 lead.
- Mixed Doubles (2): The Ranchers, not willing to go down without a fight, pulled one back when Etta Wright and Christian Alshon of St. Louis lost to Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 25-11, in a surprisingly one-sided match.
- DreamBreaker: The match proceeded to the DreamBreaker, where the Ranchers made a strong comeback, winning 21-13 to narrow the gap, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Shock’s dominant performance earlier in the match.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Clinches Third Place
St. Louis Shock’s victory over the Texas Ranchers earned them third place at the 2024 MLP Orlando Playoffs, securing a well-earned spot on the podium. Despite a valiant effort from the Ranchers in the DreamBreaker, the Shock’s earlier wins in women’s and men’s doubles, as well as their mixed doubles victories, were too much to overcome.