Diamondbacks diverted to Las Vegas due to storms in Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks encountered travel disruptions after their extra-innings win in Boston on August 19. Their flight back to Phoenix was diverted to Las Vegas because of thunderstorms in the region. The team arrived at their hotel around 2:30 a.m. and plans to return to Phoenix by midday on August 20. The Diamondbacks have a scheduled off day before hosting the Cincinnati Reds from August 21 to 23.
- •Diamondbacks won in extra innings against the Red Sox on August 19.
- •Flight to Phoenix was diverted due to thunderstorms.
- •Team spent the night in Las Vegas hotel.
- •Scheduled to return to Phoenix on August 20.
- •Off day before hosting the Reds from August 21-23.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks forced to stay in Vegas due to Phoenix storms
"The Diamondbacks left Massachusetts shortly after their Wednesday game, but their plane was diverted to Las Vegas because of thunderstorms in Phoenix.
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