Cold weather predictions have prompted three Major League Baseball teams to reschedule their Tuesday evening matchups to daytime starts.
On Monday, the New York Mets revealed they would be shifting both their Tuesday and Wednesday contests against the Arizona Diamondbacks from evening to afternoon due to anticipated frigid and blustery weather conditions.
Both Mets games will now begin at 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time instead of the originally planned 7:10 p.m. start times.
The Cleveland Guardians also adjusted their Tuesday matchup with the Kansas City Royals, moving the start time five hours earlier to 1:10 p.m. Eastern Time to avoid sub-freezing nighttime temperatures.
Cleveland’s scheduling change also helps prevent additional postponements and doubleheaders early in the season. Kansas City recently played two games in one day against Milwaukee on Saturday after Friday’s contest was delayed, while Cleveland just finished a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday following Saturday’s rain postponement.
The Chicago White Sox similarly rescheduled their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles, advancing the start from 6:40 p.m. Central Time to 2:10 p.m. due to expected cold conditions.
To thank fans for their “understanding, commitment and flexibility,” the Mets announced they would provide a limited quantity of free tickets to both rescheduled games.
These complimentary tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis through Mets.com/Tickets using the promotional code THANKYOU, with fans able to claim up to four tickets per game.
The Mets are also providing vouchers for future contests to fans who previously bought tickets for the Tuesday or Wednesday games. These vouchers can be used for home regular-season games scheduled Monday through Thursday.
Fans holding tickets for the original evening games can use them for the rescheduled afternoon contests.
