The Los Angeles Dodgers previously undetermined exhibition matchup with a 2017 World Baseball Classic participant has been filled by Team Japan. First pitch on Sunday, March 19, is set for 1:05 p.m. PT at Camelback Ranch.
Japan defeated Australia, China and Cuba to advance out of Pool B and into the second round. Japan then went undefeated, with wins over Cuba, Israel and Netherlands to reach the championship round at Dodger Stadium.
They await the runner-up from Pool F — comprised of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, United States and Venezuela — for a matchup in a semifinal game on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.