# Match Record: Elberton Paddle for a Cause Benefiting the 4ever3Foundation - Mens Doubles Skill: (All) Age: (3.0 15+, 50+/ 3.5 15+/ 4.0 15+) COMBINED (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:36:40
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8340236528
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Elberton Paddle for a Cause Benefiting the 4ever3Foundation - Mens Doubles Skill: (All) Age: (3.0 15+, 50+/ 3.5 15+/ 4.0 15+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Elberton, GA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ben Gaines** (DUPR ID: LV9LL6) - Rating: 3.341, Location: Elberton, GA, US
- **nick lewis** (DUPR ID: 94EG6J) - Rating: 3.728, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Zach Gaines** (DUPR ID: ZDOM7L) - Rating: 3.493, Location: Elbert County, GA, US
- **James Hartman** (DUPR ID: G06EZM) - Rating: 3.477, Location: N/A

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