# Match Record: $ ball (2026-05-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:00:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5160885684
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** $ ball
- **Location:** 279 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5014-painted-pickle)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.95)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **David Epstein** (DUPR ID: 3V6DWJ) - Rating: 4.762, Location: Atlanta, GA, US
- **Scott McRee** (DUPR ID: XJXO9R) - Rating: 5.372, Location: Roswell, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **William Crews** (DUPR ID: 17Z42M) - Rating: 4.909, Location: Atlanta, GA, US
- **Paul Roberts** (DUPR ID: 1RPZJE) - Rating: 4.776, Location: Roswell, GA, US

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