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Reds relief pitcher has insane journey to MLB Speedway Classic

One Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher had an unforgettable journey to the first-ever MLB Speedway Classic.

By Tyler Reed

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson throws during the third inning against the Washington Nationals.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson throws during the third inning against the Washington Nationals. / Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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On Saturday, MLB attempted to give fans something they had never seen before in the first-ever MLB Speedway Classic.

The game was set to take place inside Bristol Motor Speedway, giving fans one of the most incredible visuals in baseball history.

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Unfortunately, a nasty storm would only allow the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds to play a half inning on Saturday night, with the game now being resumed today.

For Reds relief pitcher Lyon Richardson, the journey to get to Bristol, Tennessee, may be one of the most insane sports stories of the year.

The Reds sent Richardson down to their AAA organization, the Louisville Bats, on Saturday night, but the rain delay in Bristol meant the team would need some extra arms in the bullpen for today.

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With the team needing more arms for the rest of the game today, Richardson was called back up on Sunday and got to fly in the commissioner's private plane on his way back to the racetrack.

Imagine being sent back down to the minor leagues, a moment that has to be deflating for any player. Then, you get the call that you are being brought back up, and not only that, you're getting to use the most important way of travel the league has. Not a bad day to be Richardson.

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