# Match Record: Shoals Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:56:40
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6374742283
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Shoals Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0)
- **Location:** Florence, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6361-rolling-dunes-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eli Epps** (Player ID: 8J2J4J) - Rating: 4.004, Location: Florence, AL, US
- **Eddie Jones** (Player ID: PKQ44E) - Rating: 3.804, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Justin Smith** (Player ID: LVZZKQ) - Rating: 3.755, Location: N/A
- **Kyle Beaver** (Player ID: ODE6LL) - Rating: 3.829, Location: Hartselle, AL, US

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