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Ty Dillon Throws First Pitch for Braves' MLB Classic

5/8/2025

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Ty Dillon, a passionate Atlanta Braves fan and NASCAR driver, took the mound at Truist Park on May 7 to throw the ceremonial first pitch. This momentous occasion celebrated the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee, marking the state's inaugural major league game on August 2. Surrounded by family, Dillon proudly donned a custom Braves jersey.

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Ty Dillon, a passionate Atlanta Braves fan and NASCAR driver, took the mound at Truist Park on May 7 to throw the ceremonial first pitch. This momentous occasion celebrated the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee, marking the state's inaugural major league game on August 2. Surrounded by family, Dillon proudly donned a custom Braves jersey.