# Match Record: The Dink Series Episode 2 @Runway 3.50-3.99 division POOL D (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:04:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8339495250
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The Dink Series Episode 2 @Runway 3.50-3.99 division POOL D
- **Location:** Melbourne VIC, Australia 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alex Rennex** (DUPR ID: KD24GK) - Rating: 3.733, Location: Sale, VIC, AU
- **Nick AshtonSmith** (DUPR ID: OZXYR2) - Rating: 3.940, Location: Belgrave, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Riley McCarthy** (DUPR ID: YNGG4P) - Rating: 3.353, Location: Glenroy, VIC, AU
- **Kade Harley** (DUPR ID: J5VDN4) - Rating: 3.863, Location: VIC, AU

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