# Match Record: December Moneyball @ The Dragon’s Lair (2024-12-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 08:31:58
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5378511596
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-12-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** December Moneyball @ The Dragon’s Lair
- **Location:** 1077 22 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dan Funderburk** (DUPR ID: 3VJM75) - Rating: 4.714, Location: Grand Junction, CO, US
- **Nate McKinley** (DUPR ID: 3ZWRM3) - Rating: 3.943, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **David Smith** (DUPR ID: 89RYR3) - Rating: 4.510, Location: Grand Junction, CO, US
- **Henry Scheck** (DUPR ID: NY7PJ2) - Rating: 4.952, Location: N/A

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