# Match Record: 2021 Bay State Games Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (Any) (2021-07-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 17:32:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6907117421
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2021-07-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2021 Bay State Games Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **James Ahart** (Player ID: 17JXE0) - Rating: 4.261, Location: N/A
- **Derek Milso** (Player ID: 30ZMJ4) - Rating: 4.696, Location: Bridgewater, MA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ryan Bulger** (Player ID: RYNJEQ) - Rating: 4.083, Location: N/A
- **Ryan Eckert** (Player ID: EWEJLO) - Rating: 4.083, Location: N/A

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