# Match Record: River City Winter Classic 2026 - Men’s Doubles - 4.0 (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:13:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7979150322
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** River City Winter Classic 2026 - Men’s Doubles - 4.0
- **Location:** 8603 N University St, Peoria, IL 61615, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kevin Hutchinson** (Player ID: RY7X9D) - Rating: 3.727, Location: Normal, IL, US
- **Mark Gramley** (Player ID: 76Y7D5) - Rating: 3.854, Location: Normal, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Drew DeLong** (Player ID: WZ6X9K) - Rating: 3.783, Location: N/A
- **Ryan Eberle** (Player ID: 8E295J) - Rating: 3.783, Location: Morton, IL, US

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