# Match Record: Ascent Pickleball Winter Classic (Round Robin) MONEYBALL FRIDAY NIGHT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (49 And Under) (2026-02-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 23:42:24
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5277002473
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Ascent Pickleball Winter Classic (Round Robin) MONEYBALL FRIDAY NIGHT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (49 And Under)
- **Location:** New Castle, PA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1399-shenango-township-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rafael Cruz III** (DUPR ID: WXR6QL) - Rating: 4.467, Location: Youngstown, OH, US
- **Nick Gajdos** (DUPR ID: DN20G6) - Rating: 4.578, Location: Youngstown, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Julian Whalen** (DUPR ID: 12YM5E) - Rating: 4.553, Location: N/A
- **Dennis Whalen** (DUPR ID: 6N7Z9E) - Rating: 4.078, Location: Erie, PA, US

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