# Match Record: Carpe Dink’em (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:28:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7289052694
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Carpe Dink’em
- **Location:** Mendocino Cove 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.97)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **George Pejana** (Player ID: 3Z0MGQ) - Rating: 3.745, Location: Ukiah, CA, US
- **Christopher Watt** (Player ID: WX05OY) - Rating: 3.975, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Elmer** (Player ID: 3LPRGQ) - Rating: 3.579, Location: Lakeport, CA, US
- **James Evans** (Player ID: 4LRJDG) - Rating: 4.589, Location: Fort Bragg, CA, US

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