# Match Record: 2026 Minor Park Spring Championship Tournament (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 04:17:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5411559237
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Minor Park Spring Championship Tournament
- **Location:** 11103 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Darin Grechus** (Player ID: 4PWYQ6) - Rating: 3.464, Location: Lee's Summit, MO, US
- **John McCracken** (Player ID: MYENPP) - Rating: 3.456, Location: Grandview, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **David Speaks** (Player ID: OZ7XY7) - Rating: 3.615, Location: Lee's Summit, MO, US
- **Matthew Smith** (Player ID: 0Q505N) - Rating: 3.439, Location: Lee's Summit, MO, US

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