# Match Record: 6/3 Partner Crazy 8's (2026-06-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:52:13
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7109726481
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 6/3 Partner Crazy 8's
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.17)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brian Merrick** (DUPR ID: 12G467) - Rating: 2.785, Location: N/A
- **Garrick Pitcher** (DUPR ID: G0V6YD) - Rating: 3.475, Location: Saint Paul, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **DJ McDonough** (DUPR ID: ORVR0E) - Rating: 3.118, Location: N/A
- **Sam Zuleger** (DUPR ID: 306NNG) - Rating: 3.284, Location: N/A

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