# Match Record: PickleB 2026 Series Event 5 - 18+ Mens Doubles 4.0 Semi-Final (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:38:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7174317554
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PickleB 2026 Series Event 5 - 18+ Mens Doubles 4.0 Semi-Final
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.21)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mark Barnsley** (DUPR ID: G0XP2V) - Rating: 4.125, Location: N/A
- **Harvey  Ravenscroft** (DUPR ID: V4QL4P) - Rating: 4.156, Location: Redditch, England, GB

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nick Armitage** (DUPR ID: 5EZXDP) - Rating: 4.367, Location: Cambridge, England, GB
- **Alejandro Rocataliata** (DUPR ID: L5XMKK) - Rating: 4.209, Location: Waterbeach, England, GB

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