![(WBC) World Baseball Classic Official Warm-up Match - Mayor Lu Encouraged CTBC Brothers](/media/915546/wbc世界棒球經典賽官辦熱身賽-盧市長鼓勵中信兄弟.jpg?width=400)
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.