The excitement took over Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night, but rain frustrated the expected encounter between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds in the so-called Speedway Classic.The game, which promised to be historic for being the first regular season game in Tennessee, was suspended in the first inning due to adverse weather conditions.The suspension came after a first delay of more than two hours, following the ceremonial launch by baseball legends and NASCAR figures.The fans, who endured the initial delay, began to leave the stadium before the game was postponed, with the Reds leading 1-0.Michael Hill, senior vice president of operations in the field of MLB, expressed optimism about an improvement in the weather forecast for Sunday, the day the game will resume.The weather conditions made the game difficult, with incidents such as a bat that escaped from the hands of TJ Friedl of the Reds.The Speedway Classic, announced a year ago, is part of MLB’s strategy to bring baseball to unusual places. Previously, games were played at the “Field of Dreams” in Iowa and in other states.The Reds’ pitcher, Andrew Abbott, even showed up at the stadium in a NASCAR racing suit, demonstrating his enthusiasm for the event.Before the rain, fans enjoyed a varied entertainment offering, including a 110-foot Ferris wheel, food trucks, and live music.The players were presented on the field in custom vehicles with the teams’ colors.The first delay forced the Braves to change their starting pitcher.The game briefly resumed before another rain interruption.The MLB did not try to sell all the tickets for the stadium, which has a capacity of more than 85,000 spectators.Before the event, more than 85,000 tickets were sold, surpassing the previous attendance record.Matt Olson, Braves first baseman, expressed his amazement at the magnitude of the event.
Rain suspends Braves vs Reds in Bristol: MLB game to resume
