The Chinese Professional Baseball League official warm-up match is currently in full swing. The CTBC Brothers, playing at their home field in Taichung, have already achieved a five-game winning streak. Today (24th) and tomorrow, they will face Rakuten Monkeys at the Intercontinental Baseball Stadium. Two teams will clash again after last year's championship game, which attracted much attention. Director Yu-Rui Lee of the Sports Bureau of Taichung City Government said that the government had upgraded the Intercontinental Baseball Stadium to match the Major League Baseball (MLB) level, and the World Baseball Classic ended wonderfully a few days ago. Immediately after the Intercontinental Baseball Stadium welcomes the Chinese Professional Baseball League on April 1, Director Lee wishes the team has good results under the advantage of the top home court. Also, invite fans and friends to cheer for the CTBC Brothers.

According to Director Lee, the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium is the first venue in the country that meets international competition specifications and is also the home of CTBC Brothers. Recently, they completed equipment optimization and the preparation for the World Baseball Classic with the support of MLB. It includes updates to the sprinkler irrigation system, lighting and broadcasting equipment, spectators' seats, turf maintenance, the addition of a new security invisible protective net on the sidelines, the reconstruction of the pitcher mound and home plate, etc., making the stadium comparable to the MLB first-class level. With the game successfully concluded and the home court of the CTBC Brothers upgraded, fans are welcome to Taichung to experience the most classic and exciting baseball game and cheer on the CTBC Brothers!

The Sports Bureau has stated that the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium has hosted multiple global baseball events and has been recognized by the World Baseball and Softball Association as the "World Baseball Capital." Under the leadership of Mayor Shiow-Yen Lu, Taichung will host the 2019 Asian Baseball Championship, the WBSC Premier 12, the 2022 U-23 Baseball World Cup, and the 2023 World Baseball Classic within four years, including the world's top events in recent years, and become citizen's honor to make Taichung the literal capital of baseball in the world. The MLB official website has also featured an article reporting the Classic to the Intercontinental Baseball Stadium after a 10-year absence, further cementing its international recognition..

The Sports Bureau explained that two official warm-up matches will take place at the Intercontinental Baseball Stadium tonight and tomorrow at 6:35 pm. The CTBC Brothers and Rakuten Monkeys will face each other, and citizens and fans are welcome to cheer for the CTBC Brothers.