# Match Record: Friday Low Intermediate Partner League Week 2 (2026-05-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:52:13
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7468946669
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Friday Low Intermediate Partner League Week 2
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.58)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Adam Sampson** (DUPR ID: 0PRR24) - Rating: 2.338, Location: Eagan, MN, US
- **Alexandra Sampson** (DUPR ID: Z4497D) - Rating: 2.288, Location: Savage, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brian Merrick** (DUPR ID: 12G467) - Rating: 2.798, Location: N/A
- **Tonya K** (DUPR ID: 9JRPKV) - Rating: 2.904, Location: N/A

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