Arizona Diamondbacks
· 2026-06-26
The Arizona Diamondbacks are upset about a preventable rainout that postponed their game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The team had requested a schedule change to an earlier game time due to forecasted rain, but it was not approved.
The Diamondbacks were scheduled to play a fourth consecutive night game in St. Louis, which ultimately got postponed.
This postponement affects their road trip schedule, causing them to lose a scheduled off day and make an extra stop.
The team will now play the rescheduled game on July 23, ahead of their three-city road trip through Washington, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald expressed his frustration on social media, sarcastically thanking the Cardinals for not moving the game time.
The rainout also means adjustments to the Diamondbacks' pitching rotation, with right-hander Zac Gallen pushed back to Friday, June 26, against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Right-handers Jose Cabrera and Merrill Kelly will follow on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently 9th in the National League with a 41-39 record, on a W2 streak, after winning 4-9 against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 24.
Max Kepler, who recently joined the Diamondbacks after serving an 80-game suspension, shared his thoughts on the experience.
Kepler stated that he doesn't know how the performance-enhancing drug got into his system, a common response from players in similar situations.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bounce back from this setback and continue their season with a strong performance.