Venezuela will face the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in a special exhibition at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET.

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The Venezuela national baseball team stands for the national anthem before their game against the Houston Astros during the World Baseball Classic at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla., on March 4, 2026. Astros won the game 3-1.

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Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Time: 6:05 PM ET

TV Channel: FOX Deportes, MLB.TV (Nationals feed)

Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Venezuela enters the exhibition in full preparation mode for the World Baseball Classic. The roster is expected to feature several MLB stars, including Ronald Acuña Jr., Luis Arraez, and catcher Salvador Pérez, giving the team one of the deepest lineups in the tournament.

For Venezuela, the exhibition is about sharpening timing and building chemistry before the WBC begins. Facing an MLB club provides a competitive environment that closely mirrors the intensity of tournament play.

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Washington is expected to feature many of its young core players in the lineup as the club continues evaluating its roster before Opening Day. Prospects and emerging contributors such as CJ Abrams, James Wood, Dylan Crews, and catcher Keibert Ruiz are among the notable names expected to see action as the team builds chemistry and tests lineup combinations.

Spring Training games like this are crucial for determining bullpen roles, stretching out starting pitchers, and evaluating depth players competing for roster spots. The Nationals are also monitoring player workloads carefully, balancing development with preparation for the long MLB season.

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