# Match Record: The Whip City Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (Any) (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:08:40
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7854254608
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** The Whip City Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Westfield, MA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2284-wood-wind-golf-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Chris Crucetti** (Player ID: 8WGPM1) - Rating: 4.824, Location: Cambridge, NY, US
- **Philip A Cohen** (Player ID: GGVQ0X) - Rating: 4.550, Location: Pittsfield, MA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Joe Turbessi** (Player ID: DW6DLY) - Rating: 4.411, Location: West Hartford, CT, US
- **Eric Tkacz** (Player ID: RXDR4M) - Rating: 4.435, Location: Simsbury, CT, US

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