July 21 (UPI) -- Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves stars will don gear designed to match the racing theme of the Speedway Classic next month at Bristol, MLB revealed Monday.
Reds and Braves players will play on a field built inside the oval of Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 7 in Bristol, Tenn. The matchup will not only be the first MLB game played at a NASCAR track, but also the first held in Tennessee.
MLB posted photos of several Reds and Braves players wearing their special edition garb for the event. Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz sported a batting helmet that featured his No.