# Match Record: FDC 6.75-7.25 DUPR FP - Pickleheads Pool Play - Round 1 Game 8 (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:06:43
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** FDC 6.75-7.25 DUPR FP - Pickleheads Pool Play - Round 1 Game 8
- **Location:** FTC 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michael C** (DUPR ID: 1NOENN) - Rating: 3.734, Location: Fremont, CA, US
- **Carlos Garcia** (DUPR ID: 2LWNX7) - Rating: 3.570, Location: Fremont, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Bashkin** (DUPR ID: NY9M2W) - Rating: 3.703, Location: Fremont, CA, US
- **Josam Mulinyawe** (DUPR ID: EG2VGW) - Rating: 3.369, Location: San Jose, CA, US

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