# Match Record: 2024 Grand Rapids BEER CITY OPEN Pickleball Championships Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (12 To 34) (2024-07-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 09:48:36
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-07-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2024 Grand Rapids BEER CITY OPEN Pickleball Championships Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (12 To 34)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jack Bellinger** (DUPR ID: DWJWP6) - Rating: 4.774, Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US
- **Blake Howard** (DUPR ID: V7J006) - Rating: 4.471, Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Frank Kirsch** (DUPR ID: 84PNO2) - Rating: 4.461, Location: N/A
- **Mark Giancarlo** (DUPR ID: 3V6476) - Rating: 4.559, Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US

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