# Match Record: The New England Tournament Series at Boston Pickle Club - Fifth Leg - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0-4.5) Age: (Any) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 12:18:07
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4504279137
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The New England Tournament Series at Boston Pickle Club - Fifth Leg - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0-4.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Norwell, MA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Evan Berube** (Player ID: YN9XEP) - Rating: 3.633, Location: Cambridge, MA, US
- **Chris Ficalora** (Player ID: L2ROGZ) - Rating: 4.339, Location: Somerville, MA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **David Bloom** (Player ID: ZDWW4M) - Rating: 3.567, Location: Holliston, MA, US
- **Steve Nohrden** (Player ID: W6V40Y) - Rating: 3.580, Location: N/A

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