# Match Record: Spring Men's League Week 13 (2026-05-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:57:55
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6245754046
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Spring Men's League Week 13
- **Location:** Cropwell Baptist Church, Hardwick Road, Pell City, AL, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Sean Bates** (DUPR ID: 0QP724) - Rating: 3.818, Location: Ashville, AL, US
- **Scott Elliott** (DUPR ID: 9PYR5J) - Rating: 2.926, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John McVey** (DUPR ID: 59DY00) - Rating: 3.368, Location: Pell City, AL, US
- **Jay Shaw** (DUPR ID: OR6Q7L) - Rating: 3.002, Location: N/A

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