# Match Record: Apex Men's Thursday League (2026-05-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:39:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7788674784
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Apex Men's Thursday League
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matt Swanson** (DUPR ID: WKPGEK) - Rating: 3.371, Location: Lee's Summit, MO, US
- **Mike  Collins** (DUPR ID: XKJY25) - Rating: 3.116, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tim Bahr** (DUPR ID: 994MOV) - Rating: 3.653, Location: Lee's Summit, MO, US
- **Sean Bridgwater** (DUPR ID: 124OOR) - Rating: 3.628, Location: N/A

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