Summary
The Chicago Cubs won the second edition of the MLB “Field of Dreams” game Tuesday night with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on the Field of Dreams field in Dyersville, Iowa.
The Cubs struck first with three runs in the first inning as Seiya Suzuki recorded the game’s first RBI, a double on a line drive to bring home Patrick Wisdom. Nico ho*rner and Ian Happ also chipped in with RBIs of their own.
The Cubs extended their lead in the top of the fourth as second baseman Nick Madrigal hit a line drive single that brought in Nelson Velázquez for the score.
Reds infielder Matt Reynolds brought in two runs for Cincinnati with a double in the bottom of the seventh, but Chicago was able to keep their lead the rest of the way.
Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly earned the win as he pitched five scoreless innings, giving up four hits, two walks and recording nine strikeouts.
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No fracture for Jonathan India
No fracture for Jonathan India, David Bell said he will be day-to-day. Bell said he wouldn't be surprised if India were in the lineup Saturday
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By The Athletic Staff
Cubs defeat Reds in second MLB ‘Field of Dreams’ game
The Chicago Cubs won the second edition of the MLB “Field of Dreams” game Thursday night. They defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on the Field of Dreams field in Dyersville, Iowa.
The Cubs opened the scoring with three runs in the first inning. Seiya Suzuki recorded the game’s first RBI, a double on a line drive to bring home Patrick Wisdom. Nico ho*rner and Ian Happ recorded RBIs of their own. Happ’s hit was a double, his 30th of the season.
Cubs win 4-2 over the Reds in the second edition of MLB's Field of Dreams game
Cubs reliever Rowan Wick struck out Jose Barrero, forced Jake Fraley to ground out and struck out Matt Reynolds to seal the Cubs' 4-2 win over the Reds in the second edition of MLB's Field of Dreams game. There weren't any late-inning fireworks like in 2021 when the White Sox and Yankees clubbed multiple homers in the ninth inning. But the city of Chicago is unbeaten in the event.
Alejo Lopez is on deck
Alejo Lopez is on deck for the Reds in Papierski's spot
Could Chuckie Robinson make his big-league debut?
Michael Papierski is in behind the plate for the Reds after David Bell pinch-hit for Austin Romine in the Reds' two-run seventh. Papierski is due up fourth in the bottom of the ninth. The Reds used their 27th roster spot for a catcher, Chuckie Robinson.
This is Robinson's first call-up and as a 27th man, he's likely to be returned to Triple-A after the game. Bell could pinch-hit for Papierski and if the game is tied, Robinson could make his big-league debut at the Field of Dreams without an at-bat — like Moonlight Graham.
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A full moon over Field of Dreams
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Beauty is an understatement
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Hologram Harry
Confusing in Dyersville
The other side of Field of Dreams
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That's it for Drew Smyly after five scoreless innings
That's it for Drew Smyly, who struck out 9 Reds in 5 scoreless innings. He allowed four hits, walked two and hit a batter. He threw 91 pitches, 62 strikes. He's replaced by right-hander Michael Rucker.
Entering the sixth inning, the Cubs still lead 4-0
As dusk falls throughout the Field of Dreams, the Cubs still lead the Reds 4-0. Ahead: sixth inning.
Farmer to Farmer
Buck Farmer got a ground ball to Kyle Farmer to end the inning and finalize Lodolo's line — 4.2 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 4 earned runs, 4 walks, 6 strikeouts, one hit batter. He threw 98 pitches, 60 strikes.
The Reds now have a pair of Farmers in the game
Fittingly, it's Buck Farmer who is called in from the corn fields. The Reds now have a pair of Farmers in the game, with Kyle at third base. The two are not related, but grew up in the Atlanta area at the same time. Buck Farmer's first pitching coach was Kyle Farmer's dad, who pitched in college at Ole Miss.
Nick Lodolo pitched 4.2 innings while allowing seven hits and walked four batters
That's it for Nick Lodolo, who went 4.2 innings, allowed seven hits and walked four. He struck out six. He's been charged with four runs so far, but is responsible for two runners here in the fifth. Both walked.
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The day turns into nightfall as the Cubs lead 4-0 entering the fifth inning
It's approaching sundown at Field of Dreams and the lights are coming on as we enter the fifth inning. Cubs lead 4-0.
Jonathan India leaves the game with lower left contusion
Jonathan India left the game with a lower left contusion
Aristides Aquino records his eighth outfield assist of the season
You'd think people would realize not to run on Aristides Aquino at this point. He recorded his eighth outfield assist of the season (in just his 39th game) to end the fourth inning, throwing out the Cubs' P.J. Higgins at third after Higgins attempted to tag up on a fly out by Wilson Contreras.
