The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the annual Major League Baseball Field of Dreams game held in Dyersville, Iowa. The event, which transforms a cornfield into a baseball diamond, featured a pre-game ceremony honoring numerous Hall of Fame players.
Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies set the tone early, launching a leadoff home run into the corn. He later added a second home run in the fourth inning. Byron Buxton of the Twins also hit a home run into the corn during the second inning. Other offensive highlights for the Phillies included a two-run homer by Brandon Marsh in the seventh inning.
Before the game, 26 Hall of Fame inductees, including Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Joe Mauer, and Jim Thome, walked out of the cornfield to greet the players and fans. Minnesota Twins player Byron Buxton noted the unifying power of baseball, stating, "As the movie 'Field of Dreams' reminded us, the one constant through all the years has been baseball. Inspiring us and connecting generations." Phillies player Kyle Schwarber added, "Tonight we are honored to share this special field with many of the legends who shaped our careers and whose amazing careers took them all the way to the Hall of Fame."
Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola delivered a strong performance, striking out nine batters over five innings and allowing only one run. The Phillies' bullpen held the Twins scoreless for the remainder of the game.
This marks the latest iteration of the Field of Dreams game, inspired by the 1989 film of the same name. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on Netflix starting in 2026. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, some social media users noted the presence of a FanDuel advertisement at the stadium, drawing parallels to the gambling themes in the film and the historical Black Sox scandal.