# Match Record: APP Sacramento Open Benftg. Shriners Children's - Mixed Doubles 4.0: 40+ (SOUTH) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:48:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5990832089
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** APP Sacramento Open Benftg. Shriners Children's - Mixed Doubles 4.0: 40+ (SOUTH)
- **Location:** Johnson Ranch Sports Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Natalie Balthrop** (DUPR ID: GXXJOM) - Rating: 3.283, Location: N/A
- **Dan Velez** (DUPR ID: 3ZWZ7W) - Rating: 4.140, Location: Seattle, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mandy Mannella** (DUPR ID: 76JXW4) - Rating: 3.770, Location: Reno, NV, US
- **Peter Le** (DUPR ID: 84PYD2) - Rating: 4.090, Location: Somerville, NJ, US

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