PHOENIX, AZ (AZFamily) — With nearly a week of First Alert Weather Days in the forecast for unseasonably hot weather, some Valley ballparks are delaying start times because of forecast high temperatures.
“Facing an unprecedented March heat wave, Cactus League ballparks are showing their flexibility in moving some day games to the evening, when the temperatures are expected to be much cooler,” Cactus League Executive Director Bridget Binsbacher said. “The Cactus League’s No. 1 priority is the health and safety of all involved.”
Here are the latest schedules as of 12 p.m. on Monday:
Camelback Ranch-GlendaleSaturday, March 21 – Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers
While many games are being pushed until the evening, this game will be played earlier, now scheduled for 11:05 a.m.
Goodyear BallparkFriday, March 20 – Seattle Mariners at Cleveland GuardiansSaturday, March 21 – Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati Reds
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. MST on both days, with the first pitch set for 6:06 p.m. Anyone with questions may reach out to the ticket office by emailing tickets@goodyearaz.gov.
Hohokam Stadium | MesaFriday, March 20 – Chicago Cubs at Athletics
First pitch will be at 6:10 p.m.
Peoria Sports ComplexSaturday, March 21 – Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners
Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. MST, with the first pitch at 6:10 p.m.
Salt River Fields at Talking StickThursday, March 19 – San Francisco Giants at Colorado RockiesFriday, March 20 – Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks
Gates open at 4:40 p.m. on both days, with games beginning at 6:10 p.m.
Sloan Park | MesaFriday, March 20 – Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs
Gates open at 4:35 p.m. MST; first pitch at 6:05 p.m.
All three games will now be played at 6:05 p.m. MST, with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. Anyone with questions can visit surprisestadium.com or call the box office at 623-222-2222.
Officials said the MLB Ballpark app should automatically update with the new game time and that no ticket exchanges are necessary.
Cactus League officials say that some ballparks are adjusting gameday policies to allow fans to bring in water or other drinks. Some facilities will also be providing hydration stations.
Fans are asked to keep checking the stadiums’ websites and social media for updates as spring training schedules and weather conditions change.
Officials urge fans to stay hydrated before arriving and to drink water during the game. Attendees are also advised to wear sunscreen and hats, and to take breaks in shaded areas.
Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks said the health of both fans and players must come first.
“We’ve got to make sure that the fans are safe, that we’re safe,” Lovullo said. “Heck, there was a fan that passed out out there today watching the workout. When you start to see that, it’s a real thing. So we’ve got to be mindful of everybody’s health first and foremost.”
First Alert Weather Days have been declared from Tuesday through Sunday due to forecasted temperatures that could reach up to 106 degrees. See the latest forecast here.
Salt River Fields General Manager Dave Dunne said staff constantly monitor weather forecasts as temperatures climb. He noted that triple-digit temperatures during spring training are rare.
“This is my 30th spring training in Major League Baseball and I’ve never had a game that’s 100 degrees or more,” Dunne said. “It’s different. The last five seasons here, we did not play a game in 90-degree heat, so it’s just an anomaly. I think next year it just goes back to that.”
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