# Match Record: Dinko de Mayo Mini Tournament - MX 6.5 (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:23:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6959509707
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Dinko de Mayo Mini Tournament - MX 6.5
- **Location:** Houston, TX, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6485-drop-shots-htx)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.13)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Armin Caratao** (DUPR ID: RYE59Z) - Rating: 3.509, Location: Spring, TX, US
- **Veronika Herrera** (DUPR ID: V6DP67) - Rating: 3.024, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Carlo Badiola** (DUPR ID: 676ZPE) - Rating: 3.072, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Lisha Taylor** (DUPR ID: OZ7ZLP) - Rating: 2.923, Location: N/A

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