# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 15:10:07
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5782954289
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Neil Straley** (Player ID: 8EPWXM) - Rating: 4.091, Location: Van Wert, OH, US
- **Jonathan Howard** (Player ID: 16NV2G) - Rating: 4.427, Location: Warsaw, IN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tim Maczinski** (Player ID: 3X0YP7) - Rating: 4.600, Location: Grandville, MI, US
- **Giuseppe Barone** (Player ID: 3ZD2JP) - Rating: 4.486, Location: Byron Center, MI, US

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