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Braves take The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol

MLB Speedway Classic: Best photos, videos from Braves-Reds at Bristol

The famed racetrack has been converted to host baseball for the showcase. Over 85,000 fans were expected on hand for the first-of-its-kind event. MLB's previous attendance record was 84,587 fans at a 1954 game in Cleveland featuring the New York Yankees.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

The Braves take the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol after rain suspension

A record 91,032 fans turned out for MLB's first regular season game in Tennessee, delayed by rain but capped by a historic Braves win and Eli White's two home runs.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 7m

MLB’s Speedway Classic Was a Smudged Love Letter to the South

On Sept. 2, 1961, just 41 days after the Bristol Motor Speedway opened in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the race track hosted an e

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Tony Vitello Brings Tennessee Baseball to National Spotlight at Bristol Motor Speedway

Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello once again found himself on a national stage, this time in one of the most unique baseball settings imaginable. Vitel ...

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Johnny Bench, Chipper Jones handle MLB Speedway Classic ceremonial first pitches in rain

Chipper Jones threw a ceremonial first pitch to NASCAR driver Chase Elliott, and fellow driver Kyle Busch threw one to Johnny Bench.

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What are the highest-attended sporting events in Tennessee history?

Tennessee’s first-ever Major League Baseball game will set a league attendance this weekend with more than 85,000 tickets sold as of Monday. Bristol Motor Speedway, the site of the historic ...

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