# Match Record: Pickleball Palooza 2023 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (16 And Above) (2023-05-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:41:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4798439167
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-05-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Pickleball Palooza 2023 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (16 And Above)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 21-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.99)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Anthony Hilario** (Player ID: 8J2WD4) - Rating: 5.164, Location: Bakersfield, CA, US
- **Sam Benham** (Player ID: 3P55JM) - Rating: 5.914, Location: Bakersfield, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nick Baker** (Player ID: 35YEYL) - Rating: 4.449, Location: N/A
- **bryson wind** (Player ID: 12DL77) - Rating: 4.415, Location: N/A

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