Phillies Defeat Twins 7-1 at New Field of Dreams Stadium
Kyle Schwarber’s two home runs and Aaron Nola’s nine strikeouts lead Philadelphia past Minnesota in Iowa
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the third annual Major League Baseball Field of Dreams Game, played on August 13, 2026, in Dyersville, Iowa. The match was held at a new permanent ballpark constructed adjacent to the historic movie site, replacing the temporary fields used in previous iterations of the event.
Kyle Schwarber was the standout offensive performer for Philadelphia, hitting two home runs during the contest. Bryce Harper contributed to the Phillies’ scoring with a walk and a single, while Trea Turner added a double. The Twins’ lone run came in the fourth inning, but Philadelphia maintained a significant lead throughout the game.
Aaron Nola started on the mound for the Phillies, pitching for four innings before being replaced by Brooks Raley. Nola allowed one earned run on five hits and three walks, while recording nine strikeouts. He faced a tense moment in the fifth inning with the bases loaded but retired Royce Lewis on a trio of pitches to end the threat.
The event, which was streamed on Netflix, marked the first time the MLB returned to Dyersville since 2022. The permanent stadium represents a shift in the logistics of the exhibition, which has previously utilised temporary setups at the location famous for the 1989 film.
The game featured standard MLB regulations, though narrative elements surrounding the venue included references to cinematic themes. The Phillies’ performance highlighted their offensive depth, with Schwarber’s power hitting proving decisive in the seven-run output.
