Storm’s a-comin’…
Well folks, what’s the one thing that NASCAR and baseball has in common? If there’s rain, the show’s stopping. As it turns out, there is currently a rain storm pelting down Bristol Motor Speedway, which means that the start of tonight’s MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds is currently in a rain delay.
As soon as pregame intros are finished, the tarp comes out at Bristol. #SpeedwayClassic pic.twitter.com/68ycMUkUP1
— Kelly Price (@thekellyprice) August 2, 2025
Keep it locked right here, as we’ll be providing updates as soon as they’re provided. Sit tight, y’all.
UPDATE [7:43 p.m. ET]: Here’s Baseball Hall of Famer and world-renowned meteorologist David Ortiz breaking down the weather for us.
It’s time for a weather update with @davidortiz pic.twitter.com/L0ld0Ly5Oe
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 2, 2025
UPDATE [7:54 p.m. ET]: Even at a neutral site, the Braves are dedicated to giving us an update that updates will be on the way soon.
Hang with us, #BravesCountry!#SpeedwayClassic pic.twitter.com/kbxR6CS22I
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 2, 2025
UPDATE [7:57 p.m. ET]: Everybody’s headed back to the “clubhouse” that they’ve got set up at the track. Looks like this’ll be a bit of a wait.
The Braves players are leaving the dugout and heading back to their makeshift club house. #SpeedwayClassic25
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) August 2, 2025
UPDATE [8:26 p.m. ET]: The tarp is still on the field and now it’s getting to the point where we may not see Spencer Strider start this one. If that’s the case, then that’s a pretty big ‘uh-oh’ when it comes to Atlanta’s chances of taking home the trophy in this totally prestigious classic.
Alex Anthopoulos told Tom Verducci on the @MLBONFOX broadcast that the Braves may need to start a reliever (rather than Spencer Strider) due to the weather delay.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 3, 2025