Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Bristol Motor Speedway
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The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds are set to make baseball history on Aug. 2 when they play in the first ever 'Speedway Classic' at Bristol Motor Speedway.
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Major League Baseball is taking the game to the track this summer with the inaugural MLB Speedway Classic, scheduled for Aug. 2 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. This event marks the first time an MLB game will be played in the Volunteer State.
The Reds are a season-best six games over .500, just one game behind the Padres for the third spot in the NL wild-card race.
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (8-6) lowered his ERA to 3.08 with his first career shutout, second by Reds (also Andrew Abbott).
The baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 2 at Bristol Motor Speedway will be known simply as the Speedway Classic.