Strider (3-8) was scratched after the inaugural rain delay. He is a Knoxville native and a graduate of Christian Academy of Knoxville. Burns, a native of Gallatin, Tennessee, pitched for Tennessee from 2022-23 before transferring to Wake Forest. He was selected with the No. 2 overall pick by the Reds in the 2024 MLB draft.

Instead, there has been precipitous and nonstop rain in the forecast, leaving scores of fans utterly drenched in the uncovered Speedway seats, and the once-mighty pitching matchup of Spencer Strider vs. electric Reds rookie Chase Burns being reduced to a mostly bullpen game.

It’s a really fun pitching matchup and is set to be the highest attendance game in MLB history. We will be treated to unique racing-themed uniforms and a unique setting that is sure to have some surprises.