# Match Record: The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 23:21:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6251848005
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Gilbert, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6354-gilbert-stephenson-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Paul Quinn** (DUPR ID: KX2MGQ) - Rating: 3.879, Location: N/A
- **Nathan Lythgoe** (DUPR ID: YN2YM4) - Rating: 4.028, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Orlando  Martinez** (DUPR ID: Z42JKP) - Rating: 3.294, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US
- **Ed Ferguson** (DUPR ID: WXZ4WY) - Rating: 4.053, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US

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