- Ibata, Japan rally past Brazil at WBC Fukuoka, Japan (Sports Network) - Hirokazu Ibata tied the game with a single and scored the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice by Shinnosuke Abe, as Japan rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to capture a 5-3 win over Brazil in the World Baseball Classic.. Mar 2
- Japan begins its WBC title defense versus Brazil (Sports Network) - Two-time defending World Baseball Classic champion Japan begins its quest for another title on Saturday when it begins Pool A play against Brazil at the Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome.. Mar 1
