The start times for the Diamondbacks’ first two games against the New York Mets at Citi Field this week have been moved up due to anticipated cold and windy conditions.
The games on Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, which had been scheduled to start at 4:10 p.m. MST, will now begin at 1:10 p.m. MST.
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Weather forecasts for April 7 call for a high of 54 and a low of 33, with temperatures dipping into the low-40s beginning in the evening. On April 8, there is an anticipated high of 48 and a low of 36.
The series finale on Thursday, April 9, remains a 4:10 p.m. MST start time. The low that day is projected to be 40 degrees.
The Diamondbacks went 5-2 on their recent homestand and begin the series with the Mets at 5-5 overall this season. The team travels to Philadelphia for games Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, on April 2, 2026.

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Arizona Diamondbacks face Atlanta Braves in 4-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, on April 2, 2026.

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Arizona Diamondbacks face Atlanta Braves in 4-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, on April 2, 2026.

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Arizona Diamondbacks face Atlanta Braves in 4-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a double during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field in Phoenix, on April 2, 2026.

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Arizona Diamondbacks face Atlanta Braves in 4-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar (10) celebrates his home run during the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field in Phoenix, on April 2, 2026.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks games in New York shift times due to weather