Three years after a stunning upset of South Korea sparked a run to the quarterfinals, Australia doubled down on its rising presence in international baseball with a 3-0 win over Taiwan in the WBC opener. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/05/baseball/australia-beats-taiwan-wbc-opener/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #worldbaseballclassic #australia #taiwan #davenilsson #robbieperkins #travisbazzana
Australia shakes up World Baseball Classic again with Taiwan triumph

Australians earned a 3-0 win over Taiwan in an electric atmosphere at Tokyo Dome in the first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Before he was the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, Travis Bazzana had dreamed of playing for Australia at the World Baseball Classic. Now’s his chance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/04/baseball/wbc-australia-travis-bazzana/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #travisbazzana #australia #clevelandguardians #worldbaseballclassic
Former No. 1 MLB draft pick Travis Bazzana ready for first taste of WBC

The Cleveland Guardian will play to open the tournament Thursday in Australia’s match against Taiwan.

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