The inaugural MLB Speedway Classic promised to be a spectacle like no other, blending the roar of the diamond with the iconic backdrop of Bristol Motor Speedway. Fans flocked to the venue for a day packed with pregame excitement, from batting practice under the grandstands to ceremonial first pitches by Braves legend Chipper Jones and Reds icon Johnny Bench. So yes, the energy was electric, until the skies had their own plans.
A steady downpour swept across the speedway, drenching the field and forcing an unexpected delay to the highly anticipated matchup. And as rain continued to fall through batting practice and into the scheduled first pitch, the looming question hung over the historic night. If the weather refuses to clear, will the first-ever MLB Speedway Classic face the ultimate disappointment, a cancellation?
Well, as per the latest reports, the game is delayed, but still waiting to start once the downpour stops. But what if it continues?
For the unversed, MLB and Bristol Motor Speedway already have a backup plan in case bad weather interferes with the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2. Reportedly, if the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds can’t play as scheduled, the game will be pushed to Aug. 3, which works out perfectly since both teams have the day off.
And the fans with tickets for today’s game won’t have to worry. They’ll be able to use the same tickets if the game is moved to tomorrow, and everything will run as usual. Well, this is a game fans won’t want to miss, either. MLB announced on July 28 that over 85,000 tickets had been sold, which would set the record for the largest crowd ever at a regular-season Major League Baseball game. It’s a historic matchup—weather permitting.
But there’s more to come…. Keep an eye on this space for further updates.
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