# Match Record: The Climb - Pickleheads Claim the Throne - Game 3 (2026-05-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:15:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4956862027
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The Climb - Pickleheads Claim the Throne - Game 3
- **Location:** Center Court Pickleball Club - Gilbert 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.21)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Martin Grodzki** (DUPR ID: 0YK5KQ) - Rating: 4.384, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US
- **Jeremy Stout** (DUPR ID: 8W5KXG) - Rating: 4.162, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Darin Victor** (DUPR ID: 1QXRO5) - Rating: 4.220, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US
- **Mark Castleton** (DUPR ID: W6V0VM) - Rating: 4.084, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

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