# Match Record: HOPA 2026 Season League 3.5 + - Session 1, Wed May 6 (2026-05-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 13:27:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4298756163
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** HOPA 2026 Season League 3.5 + - Session 1, Wed May 6
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **James Evans** (Player ID: 7NGQ49) - Rating: 3.992, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US
- **Tim Schlater** (Player ID: KX5QEK) - Rating: 3.811, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Larry** (Player ID: Q59GG0) - Rating: 3.843, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US
- **Tony Stein** (Player ID: Q5N5WD) - Rating: 3.592, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US

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