MLB announces Reds-Braves Speedway Classic set to break regular-season attendance record
The game will eclipse the previous paid attendance record of 84,587 set September 12, 1954, when Cleveland Stadium hosted the New York Yankees.
Fans have purchased tickets from all 50 United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and nine countries on four continents, according to the announcement.
MLB Speedway Classic ceremonial first pitch: Chipper Jones to Johnny Bench
Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Brave Chipper Jones is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch to Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Red Johnny Bench before the first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee.
MLB shared video and images of the field the Reds and Braves will play on August 2.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: MLB Speedway Classic: Reds-Braves game to break attendance record
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