# Match Record: PCVG 2026 Spring Men's 8.5 Pick Your Partner League (Saturday) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:42:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4973690674
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** PCVG 2026 Spring Men's 8.5 Pick Your Partner League (Saturday)
- **Location:** The Villages, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4647-burnsed-pool-recreation-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.73)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Vacanti** (DUPR ID: 3YVLJG) - Rating: 4.709, Location: The Villages, FL, US
- **Tom Musone** (DUPR ID: 3YKJK4) - Rating: 4.887, Location: The Villages, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mike Kramer** (DUPR ID: MYNM9L) - Rating: 4.450, Location: The Villages, FL, US
- **Daniel Potts** (DUPR ID: 3XKRY4) - Rating: 4.872, Location: Wildwood, FL, US

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