# Match Record: The Whip City Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5-4.499) Age: (Any) (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:06:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5669790950
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** The Whip City Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5-4.499) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Westfield, MA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2284-wood-wind-golf-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel Raspardo** (Player ID: O6YE5P) - Rating: 3.393, Location: CT, US
- **Frank Sanchez** (Player ID: NX9VMN) - Rating: 3.549, Location: CT, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **ray randall** (Player ID: 9PDNOR) - Rating: 3.962, Location: Agawam, MA, US
- **David Thomas** (Player ID: MEG7KP) - Rating: 3.971, Location: Enfield, CT, US

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