URGENT UPDATE: The Arizona Diamondbacks faced significant travel delays, arriving in Milwaukee at nearly 4:00 a.m. CDT Monday due to mechanical problems with their flight. The team was scheduled to begin a four-game series against the Brewers later that day, but brake issues forced them to find an alternative plane.
Manager Torey Lovullo revealed the situation, explaining that a five-hour wait was necessary for another aircraft to become available. Lovullo arrived at his hotel around 4:30 a.m., only 14 hours before the scheduled game against the Brewers. “We had to find another plane,” he stated, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the delay.
Lovullo credited Roger Riley, the director of team travel, for keeping the players informed during the ordeal. After suffering a 6-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds the previous day, the team had to find ways to pass the time during the lengthy wait. Relief pitcher John Curtiss recently released an album of original songs, which the team listened to while they waited.
“We were shooting the breeze, doing things a team would do if you had a rain delay or a plane delay,” Lovullo shared. “We took advantage of it, for sure.”
As the Diamondbacks prepare to face the Brewers, the impact of this delay remains a significant concern. Fans and players alike are eager to see if the fatigue from their late arrival will affect their performance. The game is set to begin tonight, adding pressure on the team to regroup quickly.
The Diamondbacks will look to bounce back from their recent loss as they face a competitive Brewers team. With tensions running high and a late arrival, all eyes will be on how they adapt and perform in their first game of the series.
Stay tuned for updates as the game approaches and the team adapts to the challenges of their unexpected travel woes.