# Match Record: The Whip City Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (Any) (2026-03-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 18:11:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5066550073
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Whip City Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Westfield, MA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2284-wood-wind-golf-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.58)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kelly Babich** (DUPR ID: 1R7ZND) - Rating: 4.893, Location: West Hartford, CT, US
- **Tyler Besse** (DUPR ID: 8MJG4O) - Rating: 4.609, Location: Pittsfield, MA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Christina Delude** (DUPR ID: DWVXDL) - Rating: 4.412, Location: Sturbridge, MA, US
- **Dan Caticha** (DUPR ID: MPGRJG) - Rating: 4.404, Location: North Brookfield, MA, US

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