# Match Record: The New England Tournament Series at Boston Pickle Club - Third Leg - OPEN Men's Doubles Split Age Cash Prize Skill: (Any) Age: (1 player under 50, 1 player over 50) (2026-01-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 15:05:26
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8025474961
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The New England Tournament Series at Boston Pickle Club - Third Leg - OPEN Men's Doubles Split Age Cash Prize Skill: (Any) Age: (1 player under 50, 1 player over 50)
- **Location:** Norwell, MA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-12, 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Adam Smith** (DUPR ID: 8G494D) - Rating: 4.949, Location: Needham, MA, US
- **Nick Walsh** (DUPR ID: RZRDWD) - Rating: 5.397, Location: North Kingstown, RI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Sam Kim** (DUPR ID: 8JV5WM) - Rating: 5.504, Location: Boston, MA, US
- **Jeffrey Morneau** (DUPR ID: 0QX6OG) - Rating: 5.086, Location: East Longmeadow, MA, US

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