Incoming storm impacting several spring training games in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Several spring training games for Thursday are being played an hour earlier due to the expected upcoming storm.
The Cactus League said if storms get severe enough, games can get canceled or cause a rainout. When it comes to spring training, if a game gets canceled, that’s it; there is no make-up game for a later day.
How they determine to cancel a game due to weather varies. Before a game, the choice is up to the stadium and the home team. If the game starts, the decision is left up to the umpire.
“If they can get five innings that’s a game. If not, then they have to go through the process of refunding all of those tickets. That’s why we encourage fans to go to cactusleague.com. Purchase tickets directly from their facilities because it’s a simpler process if you’re buying direct to get those refunds, that’s really important,” said Bridget Binsbacher, the executive director of the Cactus League.
Which times do the games start on Thursday?
- Cleveland Guardians–Colorado Rockies game at Salt River Fields is now at 12:10pm.
- Padres–Royal game at Surprise Stadium is at 12:15pm
- Reds–Athletics game at Goodyear Ballpark is now 3:05pm
Rainout figures for recent Cactus League seasons:
- 2025: 5 (to date)
- 2024: 10
- 2023: 7
- 2022: 0 (season shortened by MLB lockout)
- 2021: 0
- 2020: 9 (season shortened by COVID)
- 2019: 6
- 2018: 0
- 2017: 0 (Cactus League set an all-time attendance record with 1.94 million fans)
As always, visit the Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather page for up-to-the-minute conditions. You can also download the First Alert Weather app on your smartphone for the latest weather alerts and latest forecasts in your area.
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