BRISTOL, Tenn. − Welcome to Cincinnati.com’s live coverage of the inaugural Speedway Classic, a baseball game played at famed auto-racing venue Bristol Motor Speedway between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves. Refresh this page throughout the pre-game buildup and leading up to first pitch at 7:15 p.m. (FOX).
Rain is falling at Bristol Motor Speedway, no caution flag yet
The Atlanta Braves are taking batting practice in the pouring rain. A rain delay might not be out of the question but it’s generally expected they get the game in tonight. Both clubhouses also have hitting cages, so the players won’t be lacking as far as their pre-game routines are concerned.
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The was overnight rain in Bristol, and it rained around 1 p.m. So far, the weather is holding to what was forecasted in recent days.
What we’re seeing, hearing around Bristol Motor Speedway
Enquirer reporters Gordon Wittenmyer and Pat Brennan have been at the famed auto-racing venue for hours, and they’ve been digging into the event from every angle. They’re capturing images on their phones, too.
Here’s a gallery featuring some of what they’re seeing from around “BMS” and the racetrack infield, as well as the temporary baseball field, too.
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