Drew Smiley took over after Griffey played catch in Iowa.
Smyly took 9 in five innings, and theChicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds he went 4-2.His second annual "Field of Dreams" game in Major League Baseball.
Main from this beloved 1989 film At Throwback Ballpark, just a short walk from his field, Seiya Suzuki hits his third and Nick his madrigal in Chicago. 3 hits. Ian Happ had his two hits and drove in one run.
"It's really magic," Cubs catcher Wilson Contreras said of the field. "It has a certain kind of energy that I think is real."
The night featured Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and his father from the iconic outfield cornstalk. It began by showing up and renditions of its own version of the film's memorable scenes to entertain a sold-out crowd of 7,823.
"Dad, do you want a catch?" Junior said.
"I hope so," said the senior.
Then the Griffeys played catch and more parents and children took to the field with their own balls and gloves, followed by the Cubs and Reds, the early 20th century franchise. wore a special uniform inspired by the look of the
"It's amazing what they've accomplished here...I think every baseball player should go through this," said Reds third baseman Kyle Farmer. rice field.
Smyly (5-6) achieved his second straight win, aided by Chicago's three-point lead. The veteran left arm allowed him four hits and walked two.
Rowan Wyck worked his ninth and recorded his seventh save.
Cincinnati lost his fourth straight game. Matt Reynolds hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, but the bottom-placed Reds were down in order in the final two innings.
Major League Baseball is back in Dyersville, a city of nearly 4,400, after a hugely successful first "Field of Dreams" game. The Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 9–8 in his MLB first game in Iowa last year with Tim Anderson's electric homer.
However, the sequel lacked the drama of the original version. Chicago and Cincinnati fell out of contention long ago, with the Cubs taking the lead early on against Nick Rodoro (3-4).
Suzuki and Happ each hit an RBI double in the first, and Nico Horner hit a RBI hit. After Rodro retired the first two batters, the rally began. Madrigal added his RBI single to his 4–0 lead in the fourth inning.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Cubs: Contreras slammed his left foot as he rushed back to his second after scoring on Patrick Wisdom's single in his third. It looked like it turned its head. He was tagged out but returned behind the plate in the bottom half of the inning.
Reds: 2B Jonathan India (bruised leg) was replaced by Reynolds before the start of the fourth. India was hit by a pitch in his left lower leg first.
UP NEXT
After a holiday, his three-game series resumes in Cincinnati on Saturday. Graeme Ashcraft (5-2, 3.94 ERA) pitches for the Reds, while fellow right-hander Adrian Sampson (0-3, 3.83 ERA) starts for the Cubs.
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