Chase Burns is the projected starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds against the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Burns will start for the Reds in the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. Here’s how the Tennessee native’s rapid rise continues on a national stage.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - In the first MLB game ever played in the state of Tennessee, the two starting pitchers are lined up to be right-handed flame throwers who went to high school in Tennessee and also pitched in college for the Tennessee Volunteers.