Spencer Strider meant to have his big break on NASCAR’s most famous circuit. But wait, the news from the Atlanta Braves says he will miss the MLB Speedway Classic. The reason? Well, not an injury.
Actually, a rain delay of more than an hour turned a glamorous opening into a logistical headache. By the time the Braves were ready to go against the Reds, Strider had already done most of his stretching and throwing. Instead of risking their best pitcher, Atlanta officially sent him to the dugout and arranged for a bullpen.
Mark Bowman, an MLB insider, posted on X, “Confirmed that Strider won’t pitch tonight,” to make things very clear.
Confirmed that Strider won’t pitch tonight
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) August 3, 2025
So, if not Spencer Strider, then who will pitch? Bowman updated that as well: “Austin Cox will start for the Braves tonight.”
Austin Cox has pitched eight innings in the MLB in 2025, with a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over six games. He has struck out 11 batters, with a 12.4 K/9 and an exceptional 11.0 K/BB ratio, and has only given up a .226 batting average overall
Stay tuned for more updates…
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