Livin\’ The Dream ⚾️

August 12, 2022

By: Carlos Alvarez

Cubs Beat Reds (4-2) in Iowa ‘Field of Dreams’ Game

Back to Dyersville we go! The Field of Dreams ballpark played host to its second MLB game on Thursday night, and the sights and sounds were once again magnificent. Modeled after the 1989 film with Kevin Costner and a host of star actors, the Iowa park hosted a crowd of 8,000 to see the Reds and Cubs. Players emerged from the cornfield before introductions, and the father-son duo of Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. kicked things off with a game of catch in the outfield to mimc the final scene from the movie.

 

In the game itself, the Cubs got on the board with a three-run 1st inning. Nick Madrigal (3-for-5) and Ian Happ (2-for-4) led the bats while pitcher Drew Smyly tossed five scoreless innings. The Reds tacked on two runs in the 7th, but neither team hit a home-run into the corn. A magical night in Iowa, and a Cubs’ win for the record books.

 

Watch: Cubs-Reds Field of Dreams Highlights

 

Additional Storylines

MLB: Sweet Dreams: The Top Moments From an Enchanting Field of Dreams Game

USA Today: Big 1st Inning Leads Cubs to Victory Over Reds in Field of Dreams Game

 

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