Australia’s schedule at the 2017 World Baseball Classic has been finalised, with dates for the practice games against Nippon Professional Baseball teams, as well as the three Pool B matchups between Japan, Cuba and China all locked in.
Australia vs. Hanshin Tigers (Practice Game)
Kyocera Dome, Osaka
7pm (local)
Saturday 4 March 2017
Australia vs. Orix Buffaloes (Practice Game)
Kyocera Dome, Osaka
7pm (local)
Monday 6 March 2017
Australia vs. Japan
Tokyo Dome
7pm (local)
Wednesday 8 March 2017
Australia vs. China
Tokyo Dome
7pm (local)
Thursday 9 March 2017
Australia vs. Cuba
Tokyo Dome
12pm (local)
Friday 10 March 2017
Should Australia qualify for the second round of competition, this will take place at the Tokyo Dome between 12-16 March.
Two wins in Pool B would all-but guarantee qualification for the Second Round of the competition, while one win would see Australia gain automatic qualification for the next World Baseball Classic which is scheduled to take place in 2021.
Stay tuned to Baseball Australia for ticketing information, as well as Australian Supporter Travel Packages from Sportslink International.