Speedway Classic weather update: Reds vs. Braves forecast and backup plans

Construction of the baseball field in progress during a media event | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesBaseball fans have been revving up for the Speedway Classic that's set to take place on Saturday night in Tennessee at the historic Bristol Motor Speedway. Unfortunately, the forecast doesn't call for sunny skies, and rain may threaten the upcoming game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves.

According to The Weather Channel, a few showers could creep into the forecast this afternoon. The rain could arrive in the late-afternoon/ early-evening hours, but it looks as if any and all precipitation will be out of the area by the 9 o'clock-hour.

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