# Match Record: NP Bradenton Spring Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 4.0 (4.499 And Under) Age: (30 And Above) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:29:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6151310701
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** NP Bradenton Spring Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Doubles Skill: 4.0 (4.499 And Under) Age: (30 And Above)
- **Location:** Bradenton, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3733-bradenton-ymca)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mark Hess** (Player ID: PWE0QX) - Rating: 4.175, Location: N/A
- **Eric Troyer** (Player ID: 2PVMYY) - Rating: 4.621, Location: Sarasota, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Timothy Carnahan** (Player ID: 35Y77L) - Rating: 3.884, Location: Bradenton, FL, US
- **Kermit Stahl** (Player ID: 8EPKQE) - Rating: 4.108, Location: Bradenton, FL, US

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