Baseball Teams Adapt to Cold Weather, Win Games

0:00On April 8th, cold weather hit New York baseball hard this week, forcing teams to make tough calls on game times. The Mets beat the Diamondbacks 4-3 in 10 innings at City Field, but they shifted their Tuesday start from 7-10pm to 4-10pm to 4-10pm. Dodge dropping temps in the low 50s. Meanwhile, the Yankees stuck to their 7-05pm slot in the Bronx against the A's, rallying for a 5-3 win despite lows in the low, 40s that dipped to the mid-30s. Other spots felt the chill too, with games in Cleveland and Chicago bumped earlier, and the Mets triple A Syracuse and double A Binghamton contests. Post-poned over heavy wins, Yankees brass met Monday and nixed any changes, figuring early April cold in the northeast is just part of the game, not extreme enough to mess with. The schedule, Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza, praised the move for protecting players and fans from brutal wind at City Field. One Yankee source shrugged it off, saying it's routine for the region.

1:02Fans with tickets, got vouchers for future games, plus freebies for the empty seats. Mets players got a quick text about the switch without a vote, but appreciated owner Steve Cohen footing the bill over Max Proffitz. Arizona's manager, backed it as the right call, even if last minute tweaks feel awkward. In the end, both rivals grind it through the freeze and grabbed wins, showing baseball's grit no matter the forecast. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to New York Mets News today, AI Power Team Coverage.