BRISTOL, Tennessee – The excitement of baseball at the Bristol Motor Speedway was dampened by rain on Saturday night, marking a bittersweet moment for Major League Baseball.The “Speedway Classic” between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds was suspended in the first inning due to heavy rain, affecting a record crowd that had gathered to witness the first regular season game in Tennessee.The resumption of the game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, seeking to complete the match.The first delay at this historic race track occurred after the ceremonial first pitch, an event attended by two Hall of Famers, Johnny Bench and Chipper Jones, along with NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott.The second interruption, with an out at the bottom of the first entry, led to the suspension of the game until the next day, a scenario similar to a red flag in the world of motorsport.The fans who endured the first delay began heading for the exits before the definitive suspension until Sunday was announced.This unexpected setback represented an unfortunate turn for a long-planned event that combined baseball and NASCAR.
Braves vs Reds in Bristol: Rain Suspends Historic MLB Game
