On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds met at Bristol Motor Speedway, marking the first Major League Baseball game played in the state of Tennessee, albeit with some complications. Initially scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. ET, the game faced significant delays due to inclement weather, and it finally commenced after a lengthy rain delay at 9:40 p.m. ET. However, after not completing a full inning, play was halted once more due to adverse weather conditions.

As a result of the further disruption, Major League Baseball announced that the remainder of the contest would resume on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Cincinnati's Chase Burns took the mound, successfully tossing a scoreless first inning, while Atlanta's Austin Cox faced four batters before the suspension. Cox recorded a strikeout against TJ Friedl, but permitted hits to Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, and Austin Hays, with Hays driving in McLain for a 1-0 lead.

When play resumes, the game will continue from the bottom of the first inning with one out and runners on first and second base. The event included a pregame introduction by actor Liam Neeson and showcased the players' tribute to the unique atmosphere with their uniforms and accessories. Grammy Award-winning artists Tim McGraw and Pitbull met with the Reds in their clubhouse after performing a concert prior to the game. Notably, All-Star pitcher Andrew Abbott attended wearing a sleeveless race suit signed by NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace. The vibrant atmosphere at the speedway attracted over 85,000 ticket sales, despite some seating areas being covered, with Reds manager Terry Francona expressing admiration for the venue's design. The matchup was particularly significant for Cincinnati, as the team is vying for the National League wild card spot while the Braves continue to battle in the NL East.