Cincinnati manager Terry Francona noticed the sheer size of Bristol Motor Speedway rising up from the mountains as the Reds arrived Saturday on their buses. Francona's Reds need only one for the MLB Speedway Classic against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night in the infield at Bristol Motor Speedway,

The MLB Speedway Classic quickly became a rainy mess Saturday night. First pitch between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee was delayed two hours and 17 minutes by rain,

Tennessee, taking place at Bristol Motor Speedway between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds. The game faced a two-hour delay due to rain before the game. The game underwent a second delay as rain began to pour down during the first inning.