The Major League Baseball China Series, or MLB China Series, were two
spring training
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games between the
San Diego Padres
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and
Los Angeles Dodgers
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played in the
People's Republic of China
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. It marked the first time
Major League Baseball
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teams played in China, part of an effort to popularize baseball in that country. The games were played on March 15 and 16 at the now-demolished
Wukesong Baseball Stadium in
Beijing
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. During the series, both teams visited the
Great Wall of China
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and the Padres held a clinic for the students at
Fengtai School.
Series summary
The series was composed of two spring training games, and all stats gained in the series were counted as such.
Game 1
The first game was held on March 15, 2008.
Game 2
The second game was held on March 16, 2008.
See also
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Baseball awards#China (People's Republic of China)
*
List of Major League Baseball games played outside the United States and Canada
References
External links
Series coverage
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Baseball competitions in China
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