# Match Record: 4.5+ Mixed Pool 2 (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:55:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8249659811
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 4.5+ Mixed Pool 2
- **Location:** Dinkers (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1917-dinkers-pickleball-facility)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.34)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Max Carrol** (Player ID: 8W0M0Q) - Rating: 5.311, Location: Buffalo, NY, US
- **Venilda Barringer** (Player ID: 6ZVMVD) - Rating: 3.431, Location: Dewittville, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mike McGowan** (Player ID: DNNDPL) - Rating: 4.445, Location: Clarence, NY, US
- **Julie Taylor** (Player ID: L5Q9EZ) - Rating: 4.190, Location: Buffalo, NY, US

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