Five Facts About Baseball in Australia

1. In Australia, they run the bases backwards — just like the water swirling down the toilet.

2. In Australia, kangaroos are not only mascots and the primary ingredient in the most popular hot dog sold at the games, but they also manage the teams.

3. In Australia, convicts on the team aren’t just the exception, they’re the rule.

4. In Australia, the All-Star Game is played atop the Great Barrier Reef.

5. In Australia, the grounds crew is composed entirely of koala bears.