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SYDNEY'S sports fans will get another chance to be part of the excitement of Major League Baseball's season opening at the SCG next year.
An Australian All Stars team will now take on the LA Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday March 25 and Friday March 26 also at the SCG.
With tickets to the MLB opening series almost sold out the new fixtures provide another affordable chance for families to be part of the action.
Premier Barry O'Farrell made the announcement at the Opera House yesterday.
Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Patrick Corbin and LA Dodgers catcher AJ Ellis at the Sydney Opera House / Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: News Limited
"The MLB Opening Series games have proved to be some of the hottest tickets in town and these two exhibition games will give 80,000 fans another opportunity to secure tickets," Mr O'Farrell said.
Tickets for the exhibition matches start at $29 and finish up at $113 for the premium seats.
There are still approximately 2,000 tickets available for the MLB opening series matches at a price range of $49-$499.
The worldwide interest in the event has seen 45,000 tickets already sold to both matches.
Those fans who are quick enough to snap up the new tickets will see the cream of world baseball in action.
Australian Peter Moylan and former LA Dodgers teammate catcher AJ Ellis / Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: News Limited
The Dodger's and Diamondbacks rosters are collectively worth more than $300 million and feature stars like LA pitcher Zack Greinke who is on an annual salary of $22 million.
The Dodgers are one of the most famous sporting teams on the planet and have won six World Series and 21 National League pennants.
They are also part of the longest running rivalry in baseball with the San Francisco Giants which dates back to when both teams were based in New York.
The Diamondbacks are one of baseball's newest teams and set a record in 2001 when they became the fastest expansion team to win the World Series in only their 4th season in Major League Baseball.
For Australian first baseman Justin Huber who played Major League baseball between 2005-2009 the chance to meet the Dodgers and Diamondbacks on home soil is the thrill of a lifetime.
"This is a dream come true for me," Huber said.
"I've been thinking about the opportunity to be involved in a MLB opening series since I was a boy.
"This is a showcase of what baseball is going to look like in the future.
The game is going to expand, we're seeing it locally where memberships are up right across the country.
The impact on the game in this country is profound."
The matches will be the first time a Major League Baseball team has played at the SCG since the Chicago White Sox played a the New York Giants in 1914.
The games are expected to deliver $13 million in direct visitor impact for the local economy.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin during the 2013 Major League Baseball All Stars match / Picture: MLB Source: Supplied
What.
Major League Baseball's season opening series between the LA Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at the SCG.
Plus two lead up matches featuring an Australian All Star team against the Dodgers and the Diamondbacks.
Matches.
Thursday 20. March Australian All-Stars v LA Dodgers
Friday 21. Australian All-Stars v Arizona Diamondbacks
Saturday March 22. LA Dodgers v Arizona Diamondbacks
Sunday March 23. LA Dodgers v Arizona Diamondbacks
Tickets.
$29-$113 for Australian All Stars v LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. (March 20-21)
$49-$499 for LA Dodgers v Arizona Diamondbacks (2000 left)
Television.
ESPN will televise the Dodgers v Diamondbacks games to a worldwide audience of over 500 million.
Negotiations are continuing with an Australian free to air network for local coverage.
Teams.
LA Dodgers. One of the most famous sporting teams in the world. Winner of six World Series and 21 National League Pennants. Has the oldest rivalry in baseball with the San Francisco Giants dating back to the days when both teams were based in New York.
Arizona Diamondbacks. Started in 1998 and became the fastest expansion team to win a World Series when they claimed the 2001 title.
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