Field of Dreams Game 2022: Top moments from Cubs-Reds

Major League Baseball has returned to Dyersville, Iowa, the site of the classic movie “Field of Dreams,” for the Field of Dreams Game.

Last year’s contest between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox featured a host of magical moments.

Thursday night’s contest figures to be no different, as the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds meet.

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There are plenty of surprises planned for both before and during the game, including live in-game commentary from Reds first baseman Joey Votto and Cubs outfielder Ian Happ.

Here are the top moments from Thursday’s event.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds

To help viewers get a feel for the setting, FOX Sports’ Ben Verlander, host of the “Flippin’ Bats” podcast, gave fans a tour of the Field of Dreams field.

Take a tour of the Field of Dreams field

Ben Verlander gives a rundown on all things Field of Dreams. He shows us around the facility, the field, the dugout, the house and MUCH more! Come along with us and take a look for yourself!

Verlander also hosted a live pregame edition of “Flippin’ Bats,” sharing his thoughts on this years’ festivities and what to expect from the Reds and Cubs.

Ahead of Thursday’s game, Verlander reenacted the catch scene from “Field of Dreams” with his father. 

Ben Verlander and his dad reenact the “Field of Dreams” catch scene

Ben Verlander and his dad reenact the “have a catch” scene from “Field of Dreams” in Dyersville, Iowa.

Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly’s oldest daughter, Parker, is actually celebrating her fifth birthday at the Field of Dreams Game on Thursday. As for the Reds, some players weren’t sure what to think about Thursday’s game. But Ken Rosenthal said their players were “fired up” by the time they arrived at the stadium. 

Cubs manager David Ross spoke with Tom Verducci on the significance of Thursday night’s game. Ross said he “felt like I wanted to run around” when he arrived at the field on Thursday. 

Cubs’ manager David Ross and Tom Verducci on the significance of the Field of Dreams game

Chicago Cubs Manager David Ross talks to Tom Verducci about the significance of the Field of Dreams game in Iowa and what it means to the rest o the MLB.

The late, great Vin Scully recited the famous “If you build it, he will come” scene from “Field of Dreams,” connecting it to the history of baseball. 

Vin Scully narrates a famous scene from Field of Dreams

Vin Scully recites a famous scene from the Field of Dreams movie ahead of the game in Iowa.

Reds legend Johnny Bench spoke with the MLB on FOX studio team ahead of Thursday’s game, calling it a “magical moment.”

Johnny Bench on the beauty of the Field of Dreams and his love for the game of baseball

Johnny Bench talks with the crew about how much he loves the Field of Dreams Game.

More to come from the Field of Dreams game.