# Match Record: 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (70 To 74) (2026-04-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 02:54:33
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7206497053
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 MPC Dinko de Mayo - a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (70 To 74)
- **Location:** Ellisville, MO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6766-missouri-pickleball-club-ellisville)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 19-17
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Paul Kennedy** (Player ID: 3LZNWZ) - Rating: 3.814, Location: N/A
- **Mike Owen** (Player ID: 0QKMYX) - Rating: 4.075, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Fleming** (Player ID: 3L47VQ) - Rating: 3.420, Location: N/A
- **Wayne Brinker** (Player ID: 1NX4YN) - Rating: 4.101, Location: Washington, MO, US

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