# Match Record: LT Novi Moneyball Series - team DUPR 9.0 and Below (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:09:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5149742962
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** LT Novi Moneyball Series - team DUPR 9.0 and Below
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Johnny Popescu** (DUPR ID: MYDPEL) - Rating: 4.411, Location: Dearborn Heights, MI, US
- **Jad Bakri** (DUPR ID: XJ5JR2) - Rating: 4.435, Location: Dearborn Heights, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jack Olmstead** (DUPR ID: PKLZRZ) - Rating: 5.028, Location: Troy, MI, US
- **Marc Albo** (DUPR ID: DW7064) - Rating: 3.879, Location: Shelby Township, MI, US

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