World Baseball Classic
In March 2006, the stadium hosted three games from Pool B of the World Baseball Classic.
- March 7, 2006
- Canada 11, South Africa 8
- March 8, 2006
- Mexico 10, South Africa 4
- March 10, 2006
- United States 17, South Africa 0
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