# Match Record: Casa Pickle *Space City* Moneyball - Men's Doubles (4.5) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:15:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7318167394
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Casa Pickle *Space City* Moneyball - Men's Doubles (4.5)
- **Location:** Houston, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6485-drop-shots-htx)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6, 3-11, 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.71)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **James Ngo** (DUPR ID: 7D55KM) - Rating: 4.957, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Dylan Wilhelm** (DUPR ID: 59LKX0) - Rating: 4.845, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Esteban Garcia** (DUPR ID: 84K6XV) - Rating: 4.459, Location: Atascocita, TX, US
- **Kevin Carnett** (DUPR ID: 16YPGK) - Rating: 4.579, Location: Houston, TX, US

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