On Saturday, an important matchup took place between the top two teams of Las Vegas. One that included Brock Bowers and the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Battle For Vegas event has raised over $1 million for local charities since 2019. This year’s rendition of the big event featured Team Jack Eichel of the Golden Knights facing off against Team Brock Bowers of the Raiders. On this occasion, the two franchises faced off in a home run softball derby.
The contest took place at the Las Vegas Ballpark with many fans in attendance.
With the addition of the Athletics to Las Vegas, baseball will become prominent in the community. That stood true during this event, as $155 thousand was raised for the VGK Foundation.
Meet the Teams: Raiders Young Stars vs Golden Knights Veterans
This tradition has been a part of the Las Vegas sports community for six years and counting. Hockey players such as Eichel and Cole Schwindt have participated in this event multiple times, while others, such as former Golden Knight winger James Neal, made their debut performance. Like Neal, many of the competitors from Team Eichel are former hockey players.
Comparatively, Bowers’ entire team consisted of current members of the Silver and Black. Rookie pass-catcher Jack Bech was in attendance and showed out in his debut. The young wide receiver showed resilience as Golden Knights fans heckled him while at bat, blasting a pitch out of the park and adding to the Raiders lead.
Perhaps such resilience will translate on the football field this upcoming season.
Brock Bowers leads Las Vegas teammates to victory
Despite this being Bowers first appearance at the event, the 22-year-old performed like a seasoned veteran. Not only did he score three home runs, but Bowers also hit the game-winning run to end the event.
The Pro Bowl tight end is a multi-talented athlete.
Raiders owner Mark Davis was also in attendance to cheer for his club’s players. Sin City’s football team triumphed and was rewarded with a beautiful trophy to show for it.
Following their win, fireworks exploded into the sky to celebrate. The Las Vegas community was by far the eventual victor of this event.
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