Kyle Schwarber deposited a pair of homers into the most iconic cornfield on Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa, as his Philadelphia Phillies pummeled the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in MLB's first Field of Dreams Game since 2022.
The matchup signified the return of the specialty game, which is a nod to the 1989 film. The event had taken a three-year hiatus while a new permanent ballpark was built on the site. But the corn-infused affair will be back next year, MLB and Universal Pictures announced Friday.
In 2027, the Field of Dreams Game will feature the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals, with NBC Sports providing coverage of a contest set for Aug. 12. This year, the event was streamed exclusively on Netflix.
"We are thrilled to showcase our athletes through one of Major League Baseball's most cherished events and help to grow the game to a worldwide audience," Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said, per MLB.com.
"Royals territory already covers the Midwest, including Dyersville, so this is a natural fit that provides Royals fans a chance to cheer on the home team in a magical setting."
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The matchup signified the return of the specialty game, which is a nod to the 1989 film. The event had taken a three-year hiatus while a new permanent ballpark was built on the site. But the corn-infused affair will be back next year, MLB and Universal Pictures announced Friday.
In 2027, the Field of Dreams Game will feature the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals, with NBC Sports providing coverage of a contest set for Aug. 12. This year, the event was streamed exclusively on Netflix.
"We are thrilled to showcase our athletes through one of Major League Baseball's most cherished events and help to grow the game to a worldwide audience," Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said, per MLB.com.
"Royals territory already covers the Midwest, including Dyersville, so this is a natural fit that provides Royals fans a chance to cheer on the home team in a magical setting."
#game
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