# Match Record: 2026 FROZEN OPEN - Men's Doubles (4.0-4.5) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 00:20:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5279064749
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 FROZEN OPEN - Men's Doubles (4.0-4.5)
- **Location:** Mankato, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6365-picklebarn)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.99)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **kelly sweers** (Player ID: 4LQON6) - Rating: 3.859, Location: N/A
- **Nick Plagge** (Player ID: 3VEEN5) - Rating: 3.896, Location: Clear Lake, IA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mike Piechowski** (Player ID: 1NP7L2) - Rating: 4.153, Location: Albert Lea, MN, US
- **Mark Randall** (Player ID: 3O7GRP) - Rating: 4.047, Location: Owatonna, MN, US

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