# Match Record: Macon Memorial Day Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: (50+/60+/70+) COMBINED (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:34:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8473006059
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Macon Memorial Day Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: (50+/60+/70+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.98)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mike Darnell** (DUPR ID: 1RDM5Z) - Rating: 3.078, Location: Blue Ridge, GA, US
- **Michael Childs** (DUPR ID: 67PQ2Q) - Rating: 3.224, Location: Swainsboro, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Charles Baima** (DUPR ID: L5L9D5) - Rating: 2.808, Location: Macon, GA, US
- **Grant Bray** (DUPR ID: 76RG09) - Rating: 2.827, Location: N/A

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