MLB tried something new, sort of new. The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds were supposed to play a baseball game on a field inside Bristol Motor Speedway. Problem is that the weather didn’t cooperate and it rained and rained until after two hours play was suspended with the Reds leading 1-0 in the bottom of the first. The game will be picked up on Sunday afternoon. The idea riffs off something college football has done but weather isn’t usually a problem for that sport. What did take place was a pregame concert featuring Tim McGraw. That went off without a hitch. No word on whether the Speedway Classic will be renamed Field of Streams.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 02, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 02, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw performs prior to the MLB Speedway Classic.
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