# Match Record: 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (30 To 39/40 To 49) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 03:59:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5588059605
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (30 To 39/40 To 49)
- **Location:** Ellisville, MO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6766-missouri-pickleball-club-ellisville)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.86)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brian Garner** (DUPR ID: 35NQV1) - Rating: 3.836, Location: Saint Charles, MO, US
- **Michael Rothermich** (DUPR ID: NRG47Z) - Rating: 3.907, Location: Hermann, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jason Gallahue** (DUPR ID: 12P7GY) - Rating: 3.798, Location: High Ridge, MO, US
- **Matt Koenig** (DUPR ID: 3O2EV2) - Rating: 3.899, Location: O'Fallon, MO, US

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