Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott showed up Saturday afternoon at Bristol wearing a cut-off version of a NASCAR race suit. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Abbott said he wanted something to wear in for a special game.

Heavy rain washed out Major League Baseball's "Speedway Classic" on Saturday, suspending play in the first inning and postponing the finish at Bristol Motor Speedway until Sunday.

Tennessee, taking place at Bristol Motor Speedway between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds. The game faced a two-hour delay due to rain before the game. The game underwent a second delay as rain began to pour down during the first inning.