Heavy rain forced a postponement of the Mets-Rockies matchup, reshaping a baseball weekend. Fans want to know why the game was moved, what time the doubleheader starts, how tickets and gates work, and what rainouts mean for teams and players. Below are the most common questions fans ask—and clear, concise answers you can rely on when you’re checking the latest on this weather-driven schedule.
Because of ongoing wet weather, the game could not be played as scheduled. MLB makeup rules call for rescheduling the postponed game as a doubleheader when feasible, so the teams can complete the series in a single window. The change preserves the original Sunday rotation while accommodating weather concerns and field conditions.
Game 1 is set to start in the early afternoon (around 1:40 p.m. EDT in this case). Gates typically open a bit earlier than first pitch, and Game 2 follows roughly 30–45 minutes after Game 1 concludes, weather permitting. Check your tickets—sections or entry times may vary by venue. If you held tickets for Saturday, they remain valid for the makeup, but the exact gate procedures can depend on the ballpark’s policies for a doubleheader.
Rain-delayed doubleheaders aren’t everyday, but they happen when forecasts look unreliable for a single game and a makeup date is needed. MLB will split a day into two games to complete the series promptly. Weather outlooks are closely watched; teams issue makeup plans once the forecast shows a reasonable window for both games, with safety and field conditions guiding decisions.
Rainouts shift pitching plans, as starters scheduled for the original date may move into the makeup game. Teams try to balance rotation integrity with rest and bullpen usage. Position players may see lineup changes, and managers plan for a potentially longer day with back-to-back games, which can influence bullpen distribution and on-field decisions.
Official sources include the teams’ websites, the ballpark’s guest services pages, and the league’s game-day notices. For the specific makeup, verify the exact start times, gate openings, and any special instructions for fans attending both games in a single day. Ticket policies and rescheduling details are typically posted by the clubs or the venue hosting the doubleheader.
The original Saturday starters were Jose Quintana and Kodai Senga. With the rainout, these pitchers were reassigned to Sunday’s makeup to fit the doubleheader schedule while attempting to preserve the planned rotation for subsequent games. Pitching assignments can shift slightly to optimize rest and matchup considerations.
A game between the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed Wednesday due to a forecast of inclement weather.