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Caution flag: Soggy scenes from MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol between Red and Braves

Caution flag: Soggy scenes from MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol between Red and Braves

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol in a caution flag.

As American as hot dogs and apple pie: a rain delay during a summer baseball game. The MLB Speedway Classic was no match for Mother Nature's schedule, with Bristol Motor Speedway getting drenched by multiple storm fronts that moved through the area. Both Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds fans and the teams have been left to wait it out, hoping for any sign of a letup, while the grounds crew does their best to keep the field as playable as possible.

As American as hot dogs and apple pie: a rain delay during a summer baseball game.

The MLB Speedway Classic was no match for Mother Nature's schedule, with Bristol Motor Speedway getting drenched by multiple storm fronts that moved through the area. Both Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds fans and the teams have been left to wait it out, hoping for any sign of a letup, while the grounds crew does their best to keep the field as playable as possible.

"It kind of a bummer," noted FOX Sports broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt

Tomorrow's another day, though, which happens to be when the game will resume — at 1 p.m. EDT.

Until then, here's the best photos from around Bristol Motor Speedway

MLB Speedway Classic

Fans fill the stands before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

A pit crew announces the starting lineup in a pit line before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Fans pose of photo prior to of the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; A general view prior to the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

The Jumbotron looms over the baseball field before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Fans pose for photos prior to the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Chipper Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Johnny Bench and Chipper Jones unveil the MLB Speedway Classic trophy with the help of the mascots before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Fans arrive prior to the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; General view before the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Fans look on as rain delays the start of the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Fans look on as rain delays the start of the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; A general view prior to the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

Fans watch batting practice before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

U.S. Navy MU1 Kathryn Dobyns sings the National Anthem before a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Aug 2, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; The tarp is on the field as rain delays the start of the Speedway Classic game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

MLB Speedway Classic

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 02: A general view 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.

MLB Speedway Classic

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 02: Catcher Tyler Stephenson #37 of the Cincinnati Reds peeks out from the dugout during a rain delay in the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 02, 2025 in Bristol.

MLB Speedway Classic

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 02: Grounds crew members cover the field during a rain delay 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.

MLB Speedway Classic

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 02: Grounds crew members cover the field during a rain delay 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.

MLB Speedway Classic

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 02: Fans sit in the rain during a weather delay 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.

MLB Speedway Classic

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 02: A detail of a sign 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.

MLB Speedway Classic

Kevin Bush of Carrollton, Ga., does the Tomahawk Chop in the heavy rain as fans wait out a rain delay before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Heavy rain falls as fans wait out the rain delay in the stands before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Heavy rain begins to fall during the first inning of the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Heavy rain falls as fans wait out the rain delay in the stands before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Alma and Alminia Wheeler of Bristol dance together in the rain as fans wait out a rain delay before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

A fan's poncho is illuminated by a light as fans wait out a rain delay before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

The tarp is rolled off the field during a rain delay before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

The ground crew wraps the tarp up after the first rain delay during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) beats Atlanta Braves pitcher Austin Cox (68) to first base during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) matches Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) throws the ball to first base during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) throws the ball to first base during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) runs around third base to score during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

The grounds crew pours dirt onto the field during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Atlanta Braves pitcher Austin Cox (68) pitches during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a ball during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona shakes hands with Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

MLB Speedway Classic

The ground crew pulls the tarp for a second rain delay during a Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Brave and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Best of MLB Speedway Classic in photos

Category: General Sports

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