# Match Record: The PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (19+, 30+, 50+, 60+) (2025-09-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 17:23:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7220148403
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (19+, 30+, 50+, 60+)
- **Location:** Salem, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9, 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Joseph Salvaggio** (DUPR ID: ODQGEW) - Rating: 4.416, Location: Richmond, VA, US
- **Michael Nielson** (DUPR ID: 7DXOMN) - Rating: 4.588, Location: Richmond, VA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brad Craig** (DUPR ID: KX4YDO) - Rating: 4.248, Location: Salem, VA, US
- **Will Brown** (DUPR ID: 1N0602) - Rating: 4.162, Location: Forest, VA, US

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