World Series Game 2 fan updates: Globe Life Field's roof to remain closed for Game 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks narrowly lost Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night with a score of 5-6 following an intense 11 innings of play at Globe Life Stadium.
Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll and the rest of the DBacks return for Game 2 of the World Series to take on the Texas Rangers at 5 p.m. (Arizona time) Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Watch as Diamondbacks fans — and maybe a few Rangers fans who live in Arizona — come out with style to support their teams.
Follow along with our coverage throughout the World Series.
Rain expected in Arlington; Globe Life Field's roof to remain closed for Game 2
With 50% showers expected in Arlington on Saturday, Globe Life Field's roof will remain closed as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the World Series.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, showers are expected before 5 p.m. Central Standard Time in north Texas, which is 3 p.m. for Arizona. The game starts at 5:03 p.m. Arizona time.
Weather will be cloudy with a high near 64 degrees, according to the weather service office in Fort Worth. Winds will be northward at 5 to 10 mph. Later in the night, there will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms.
— Jose R. Gonzalez
First performances and pitches at Chase Field yet to be confirmed
Games 1 and 2 are in Arlington, Texas, at Globe Life Field. Game 1 featured the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush, who delivered the ceremonial first pitch to Rangers Hall of Famer Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez. Bush previously threw the first pitch at the 2001 World Series between the DBacks and the New York Yankees, just months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The national anthem at Game 1 was sung by Grammy Award-winning artist H.E.R.
Game 2 will see the Rangers' own four-time Major League All-Star, Adrián Beltré, deliver the first pitch to fellow Ranger Fergie Jenkins.
Pearl Peterson, the 2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth Talent performer, will sing the national anthem for Game 2.
The Diamondbacks will return to Chase Field for the much-anticipated Games 3 and 4 on Oct. 30 and 31, which will bring the World Series to Arizona for the first time in 22 years.
The team was still awaiting confirmation from potential first-pitch throwers as of Friday afternoon.
The MLB handles all national anthem organizations for the World Series and is expected to announce performers for Games 3 and 4 by Sunday.
— Reynaldo Covarrubias Jr.
Who is throwing out the first pitch in Game 2?
Texas Rangers legend and four-time MLB All-Star Adrián Beltré will take the mound to deliver the ceremonial first pitch to Rangers Legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins just before Game 2 begins between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Beltré announced his retirement from baseball in 2018 after 21 seasons and over 3,000 hits, according to ESPN. A native of the Dominican Republic, Beltré was an All-Star selection four times and won six Gold Gloves and four Silver Slugger awards.
However, Beltré did not win a World Series during his career. In the 2011 World Series, during which the Rangers lost to St. Louis, Beltré batted .300, ESPN reported.
— Michelle Cruz
Airbnb rates down for World Series week in Phoenix area
Airbnb rates are down significantly for World Series week in four of the Phoenix metro’s short-term rental hubs, according to the service’s website, which shows hundreds of listings still available despite hotels in downtown Phoenix being nearly full.
The Arizona Republic compared Airbnb rates for Oct. 29 through Nov. 3 this year to nightly booking rates for the same timeframe a year from now, which it used to gauge what prices are typical. Here’s how much cheaper Airbnb short-term rentals are for World Series week by city.
Phoenix: Airbnb’s average prices next week will be $101 per night, down 11% from the typical $114 nightly rate.
Scottsdale: The average Airbnb rate is $97 per night, or 9% cheaper than the usual $107 nightly rate.
Tempe: The average rate is $92 per night. That’s 30% cheaper than the usual rate of $132 each night.
Paradise Valley: The average rate for World Series week will be $85 a night, which is 20% less than the typical $108 nightly rate.
— Sam Kmack
Who is singing the national anthem before Game 2?
Performer Pearle Peterson, the 2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national youth talent, will take the stage to sing the national anthem before World Series Game 2 gets underway between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers on Saturday at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The 18-year-old Peterson is a high school senior from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula in Sequim, Washington, where she has been an active member for 11 years and participates in numerous programs focused on leadership, skill building and community engagement.
— Michelle Cruz
Safety is the name of the game for Phoenix police
Police and business owners are taking steps to ensure World Series fans and visitors are safe throughout the games at Chase Field.
Phoenix Police Department will increase patrols, close streets, monitor with cameras and partner with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to keep the peace during the upcoming home games on Monday, Tuesday and potentially Wednesday.
The department plans to close downtown streets to control traffic on game days. Some streets will be closed at the beginning of the game to guide traffic into downtown and toward the stadium, others at the end to allow people to leave the area and prevent congestion.
During big events, fights are often a concern, according to police. The potential for violence is why the department wants to get people in and out of the area quickly.
Spectators in the stadium with safety concerns can text "Dbacks" followed by their location and a short description of the issue to 69050, according to the Diamondbacks organization.
— Perry Vandell
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series Game 2: Live fan coverage
