The MLB Speedway Classic quickly became a rainy mess Saturday night. First pitch between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee was delayed two hours and 17 minutes by rain,

The Atlanta Braves are taking batting practice in the pouring rain. A rain delay might not be out of the question but it's generally expected they get the game in tonight. Both clubhouses also have hitting cages, so the players won't be lacking as far as their pre-game routines are concerned.

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds were ready to start their engines Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Then Mother Nature waved the red flag.