# Match Record: Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+ Open Division) Age: (Any) (2026-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 22:35:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5541768488
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+ Open Division) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Littleton, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5840-epic-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Daniel Ortiz** (DUPR ID: DW9DM6) - Rating: 4.720, Location: Campion, CO, US
- **Michael Bird** (DUPR ID: 1624XE) - Rating: 4.579, Location: Loveland, CO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ryker Demian** (DUPR ID: E97P5W) - Rating: 3.535, Location: Castle Rock, CO, US
- **Lawson Demian** (DUPR ID: RY56PM) - Rating: 4.702, Location: Pompano Beach, FL, US

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