# Match Record: Tulip Tussle 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0 To 4.5) Age: (Any) (2026-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:03:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8291459542
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Tulip Tussle 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0 To 4.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Mount Vernon, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6369-mount-vernon-barbell)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.86)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tricia Merkley** (DUPR ID: NYD7N7) - Rating: 3.882, Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA, US
- **Bill Callen** (DUPR ID: EG5V7W) - Rating: 3.939, Location: Edmonds, WA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Grace Bascue** (DUPR ID: KXR26Y) - Rating: 3.714, Location: Everett, WA, US
- **rod ormiston** (DUPR ID: O67OQE) - Rating: 3.907, Location: Lake Stevens, WA, US

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