ST. LOUIS — Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald didn’t hide his frustration after the club’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed due to severe weather.
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May 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) reacts after defeating the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images
The Diamondbacks and Cardinals were scheduled to conclude their four-game series Thursday, but with rain in the forecast, St. Louis announced on its X account that the game would be rescheduled for July 23. According to Sewald’s post on X, Arizona had asked the home club to move the game earlier in the day to avoid the postponement.
“No you’re right thank you @Cardinals for not moving our game up to this afternoon when we politely asked given the whole world knew it was going to rain tonight. I actually was really hoping we could lose an off day and turn it into a 4 city road trip.”
No you’re right thank you @Cardinals for not moving our game up to this afternoon when we politely asked given the whole world knew it was going to rain tonight. I actually was really hoping we could lose an off day and turn it into a 4 city road trip 👍🏻
— Paul Sewald (@ItsPaulSewald) June 26, 2026
Jun 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) shakes hands with catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) after the victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Beyond Sewald’s frustration, the postponement creates a logistical challenge for Arizona. The makeup date puts the D-Backs in a tough position for their next road trip. Instead of visiting three cities, Arizona will now have to make a fourth stop in St. Louis, eliminating what would have been a scheduled off day.
The makeup date creates another obstacle during one of the most demanding stretches of the season, coming just before the trade deadline. While the extra game is unlikely to influence whether Arizona ultimately buys or sells, the added travel and condensed schedule make an already taxing road trip even more difficult.
Jun 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
With four cities on the itinerary and one fewer day to recover, the Snakes will have less downtime during a stretch when every game carries added significance and keeping players fresh becomes increasingly important.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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