# Match Record: HOPA 2026 Season League 3.5 + - Session 1, Sun May 31 (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 08:08:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5518851032
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** HOPA 2026 Season League 3.5 + - Session 1, Sun May 31
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.69)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Larry** (Player ID: Q59GG0) - Rating: 3.812, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US
- **Tony Stein** (Player ID: Q5N5WD) - Rating: 3.621, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tim Schlater** (Player ID: KX5QEK) - Rating: 3.719, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US
- **Justin Tyler Hatfield** (Player ID: L2EN0Q) - Rating: 3.615, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US

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