# Match Record: The Masters of Mixed Doubles Presented By Woodhouse Spa Lexington - MIXED DOUBLES 4.5+ $500 WINNER TAKE ALL MONEYBALL (2026-05-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:15:44
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** The Masters of Mixed Doubles Presented By Woodhouse Spa Lexington - MIXED DOUBLES 4.5+ $500 WINNER TAKE ALL MONEYBALL
- **Location:** lexington, KY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4696-lexington-ice-center-sports-complex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.25)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mariko Shimada** (DUPR ID: ODRLPE) - Rating: 4.128, Location: Lexington, KY, US
- **Bret Balka** (DUPR ID: 8J9O5D) - Rating: 4.734, Location: Cincinnati, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Caroline Bradley** (DUPR ID: MYDZJV) - Rating: 4.194, Location: Lexington, KY, US
- **Ryan Bradley** (DUPR ID: 4V6WJ2) - Rating: 3.952, Location: N/A

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