# Match Record: Men's Ladder League - Week 1 (2026-06-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:18:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7171290459
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Men's Ladder League - Week 1
- **Location:** 4200 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5219-the-nelson-golf-and-sports-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rick Baird** (DUPR ID: 3XDYR1) - Rating: 4.611, Location: Northlake, TX, US
- **BLAKE FREEMAN** (DUPR ID: 8DMVD6) - Rating: 4.057, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Marcus de la Garza** (DUPR ID: OWWVOP) - Rating: 4.064, Location: N/A
- **Chris  Mitchell** (DUPR ID: 9JEL7J) - Rating: 4.071, Location: N/A

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