# Match Record: The Picklr Birmingham Star Spangled Paddle Men's 4.5 Singles (2025-07-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 17:33:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5350300987
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-07-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The Picklr Birmingham Star Spangled Paddle Men's 4.5 Singles
- **Location:** 1031 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6087-the-picklr-birmingham)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Andre Odom ** (Player ID: XJ0YLX) - Rating: 4.778, Location: Helena, AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Sam Postell** (Player ID: L5VZPJ) - Rating: 4.272, Location: Homewood, AL, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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