# Match Record: RRC #18 MENS 4.5+ (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:56:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5592234259
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** RRC #18 MENS 4.5+
- **Location:** Minnesota, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6883-terrace-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.25)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brian Horsch** (DUPR ID: XJX29R) - Rating: 4.296, Location: New Brighton, MN, US
- **Rob McHugh** (DUPR ID: O6J5Y7) - Rating: 4.173, Location: New Brighton, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Derek DeGardner** (DUPR ID: YGQD24) - Rating: 4.390, Location: Vadnais Heights, MN, US
- **Ram Lamsal** (DUPR ID: X2GDK2) - Rating: 4.133, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US

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