Big swing at Battle for the Rock

Nigel Watson of the Victoria Red Eagles takes a cut during action against the North Island Royals at the Battle for the Rock.

Tyson Taylor
Jul. 14, 2015 10:00 a.m.
Sports

BIG SWING: Nigel Watson of the Victoria Red Eagles takes a cut during action against the North Island Royals at the first ever Battle for the Rock baseball tournament at Inouye-Wallace Field.

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