# Match Record: SoCal Battle Royale Finals 2024 18,000 Cash Pool - Division 18 Open - Pool1 - Round 1 (2024-12-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:20:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4540158325
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-12-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** SoCal Battle Royale Finals 2024 18,000 Cash Pool - Division 18 Open - Pool1 - Round 1
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 23-25
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.27)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Robert Downing** (DUPR ID: 3ZZ2NW) - Rating: 4.316, Location: Rancho Mirage, CA, US
- **Duke Kulas** (DUPR ID: 3ZQRZD) - Rating: 4.314, Location: Rancho Mirage, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Raul Salas III** (DUPR ID: 8D50DL) - Rating: 4.488, Location: Indio, CA, US
- **Mitchell Clor** (DUPR ID: 12ZVX7) - Rating: 3.969, Location: Indio, CA, US

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