# Match Record: Thursday 50+ League Week 5 (2026-05-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 00:09:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7862891648
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Thursday 50+ League Week 5
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Steve Ballinger** (Player ID: JJZ9M4) - Rating: 3.455, Location: Eagan, MN, US
- **Patrick Marsh** (Player ID: RWGEPE) - Rating: 3.342, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kristin Gee** (Player ID: 8EDPMW) - Rating: 3.537, Location: Savage, MN, US
- **Tony McGeary** (Player ID: MYPPOV) - Rating: 3.417, Location: Eagan, MN, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Power & Depth**: [View Power Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/composite-pickleball-paddles/) - Optimized for energy return and deep baseline drives.
- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/) - High-value paddle setups to get started.