# Match Record: Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+ Open Division) Age: (Any) (2026-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 22:35:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6436997796
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+ Open Division) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Littleton, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5840-epic-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.89)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel Ortiz** (DUPR ID: DW9DM6) - Rating: 4.748, Location: Campion, CO, US
- **Michael Bird** (DUPR ID: 1624XE) - Rating: 4.605, Location: Loveland, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brett Lane** (DUPR ID: 3OZJJ7) - Rating: 5.009, Location: Parker, CO, US
- **Daniel Adsit** (DUPR ID: ODPVRE) - Rating: 5.192, Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

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