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Originally scheduled to face the University of Arizona in the second game of a doubleheader in the Mexican Baseball Fiesta on Thursday, TBT will now face Yaquis de Obregon in the opener at 5:30 p.m.

Arizona will face Naranjeros de Hermosillo in the nightcap, starting 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.

All games in the four-day Mexican Baseball Fiesta will be played at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The change was made because TBT — despite being a member of the Mexican Pacific Winter League — is considered an American team now after relocating from Navojoa. College teams are limited to two fall exhibitions against outside competition. International opponents are considered an exception to that rule.

The 14th annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta will feature postgame performances by Tropicalisimo Apache, Pauta Azul and Su Majestad La Brissa.

“The Tucson community has welcomed the Mexican Baseball Fiesta with open arms since our first year in 2011,� MBF founder Francisco Gamez said in a news release. “Our mission has always been to serve as a cultural bridge through baseball and entertainment. This year will be extra special with the launch of the new Tucson Baseball Team and a fantastic winter baseball season ahead here in the Old Pueblo.�

The Tucson Baseball Team will open its season at Hermosillo on Oct. 15 before hosting Naranjeros for a four-game series Oct. 16-19.

Arizona will host Pima Community College on Oct. 17 and Central Arizona College on Oct. 25. Both contests are at 3 p.m. at Hi Corbett Field.