# Match Record: MPA: 2026 Mixed Doubles Ladder - Session 1, Wed Apr 29 (2026-04-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 19:06:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6278314220
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** MPA: 2026 Mixed Doubles Ladder - Session 1, Wed Apr 29
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eric Sotzing** (DUPR ID: 56D7Z0) - Rating: 3.682, Location: Middletown, OH, US
- **Rachel Robinson** (DUPR ID: PW496Z) - Rating: 3.365, Location: Lebanon, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Patrick Sample** (DUPR ID: 0YRVEG) - Rating: 3.896, Location: Mason, OH, US
- **Rhonda Sample** (DUPR ID: PKO7LX) - Rating: 3.673, Location: Mason, OH, US

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