Nationals vs Venezuela: Young Core's Test

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Washington Nationals News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Tonight, the Washington Nationals face team Venezuela in a special exhibition game at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches. This match observes as key preparation for the World Baseball Classic, giving the young Nats a tough early test against a talented international squad. The Nationals lineup looks a lot like what we might see on opening day. It features promising players like James Wood, CJ Abrams, Dylan Cruz, Dailin Lyle and Brady House. Luis Garcia Jr. will try first base for the first time this spring, and fans get their first look at Foster Griffin, the left-handed pitcher who. Join after strong years in Japan. Venezuela brings a powerhouse of fans with stars like Ronald Acuna Jr., Salvador Perez, and Luis Arellas. They have plenty of hitting strength, even without Jose Altuve. On the mound, veteran lefty Eduardo Rodriguez starts for them, still reliable despite a recent

1:03dip. Game time is 6.05 pm, Eastern Standard Time, and you can catch it on Nationals.tv. No radio broadcast tonight. This should be a fun challenge for the Nationals, showing how their young core stacks up against Big League talent, keep an eye on Griffin and the lineup adjustments. This CNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.