Two pitchers with ties to Knoxville are projected to start in the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic on Saturday. Atlanta will face Cincinnati at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. First pitch between the Braves and Reds is slated for 7:15 p.m. EDT and will be televised by Fox.

Bristol Motor Speedway will host the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds in a unique event on Saturday, Aug. 2 (7:15 p.m. ET, FOX).

Major League Baseball's Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee, is expected to break an attendance record on Saturday, and while heat won't be a factor, there is a risk of showers leading up to the first pitch. The Atlanta Braves will take on the Cincinnati Reds at 7:15 p.m. EDT at Bristol Motor Speedway in northeastern Tennessee.