# Match Record: The Michigan Gold Cup @ Wicked Pickle - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0 To 3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 06:58:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6022081345
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Michigan Gold Cup @ Wicked Pickle - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0 To 3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Westland, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3007-westland-hills-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brent Johnston** (Player ID: 30O7J4) - Rating: 3.528, Location: N/A
- **Doug Gray** (Player ID: 1NRO5N) - Rating: 3.824, Location: Farmington Hills, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Bill Waldeck** (Player ID: QPZD9N) - Rating: 3.608, Location: Plymouth Charter Township, MI, US
- **Noah Stern** (Player ID: 7J6VM4) - Rating: 3.194, Location: N/A

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