# Match Record: Men’s 4.5 (2026-05-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:14:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7268774670
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Men’s 4.5
- **Location:** The Picklr Noblesville 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matt O'Leary** (DUPR ID: V7RN25) - Rating: 4.083, Location: N/A
- **Jon Thacker** (DUPR ID: EWXXLW) - Rating: 4.443, Location: Terre Haute, IN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Samuel Borthwick** (DUPR ID: 1NE5ZZ) - Rating: 4.905, Location: Carmel, IN, US
- **Eduardo Graffe** (DUPR ID: GGX4QQ) - Rating: 4.509, Location: Coro, Falcón, VE

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