# Match Record: East Bay Club League - Spring 2026 - Men's 3.25+ - Men's 3 (2026-04-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:22:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5983884706
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** East Bay Club League - Spring 2026 - Men's 3.25+ - Men's 3
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 2-11, 10-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Steven Hawk** (DUPR ID: 2YWK64) - Rating: 3.956, Location: Alamo, CA, US
- **Sean Venezia** (DUPR ID: DWN45M) - Rating: 3.479, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Nathan Collins** (DUPR ID: ZN0QZD) - Rating: 3.956, Location: San Ramon, CA, US
- **Jason Altomare** (DUPR ID: 2LKMYE) - Rating: 3.789, Location: Dublin, CA, US

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