Luckily for Cubs' fans, Smyly struck out Albert Almora Jr. Just as it seemed that the Cubs were going to make quick work of the Reds, a walk from Joey Votto and a single from Donovan Solano gets two runners on base. 7:33 p.m. - Drew Smyly wiggles out of another jam. With two runners on, Nick Madrigal adds to his team's lead after hitting an RBI single. 7:42 p.m. - Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati Reds 0. Quick outs by the Cubs' defense brings us to the top of the fifth inning. Big double play to keep the deficit at four. Higgins at third to end the top of the fourth on a Willson Contreras flyout. Do you think you could put this down? 7:45 p.m. - What a throw by Aristides Aquino. Smoltz is also fixated with "The Finisher" at the Iowa state fair. Among them - the largest popcorn ball, the birth of sliced bread and more golf courses per capita than any other state. The Hall of Fame pitcher is fascinated with many of Iowa's quirks. 7:56 p.m. - John Smoltz loves his Iowa nuggets. To the bottom of the fifth, Cubs still holding a 4-0 advantage. Buck Farmer comes in and puts out the fire. Seven hits and four runs allowed with four walks and six strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings. That's all for Nick Lodolo, who pitched decently aside from a rough first inning. 8:08 p.m. - Cincinnati Reds head to the bullpen. Kyle at third and Buck on the mound for the Reds. 8:11 p.m. - There are two "Farmers" in the game. Single by Matt Reynolds, who then moves up to second on a passed ball. 8:14 p.m. - Reds have a rare runner in scoring position. A grounder to third plus a strikeout of Joey Votto leaves a runner at second. 8:18 p.m. - And the Reds' rally dies.ĭrew Smyly continues to slice through this Cincinnati lineup. Michael Rucker comes in and shuts down the Reds in the sixth after giving up a leadoff hit. The Cubs southpaw was brilliant, twirling five scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. Truly anything can happen at the Field of Dreams. A Harry Caray hologram singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was quite the scene. With the game action slowed over the past few innings, rumors of a unique seventh-inning stretch quickly began spreading. 8:42 p.m. - That seventh-inning stretch was.something. Still looking for their first run tonight. Leadoff double from Jose Barrero gives the Reds (in theory) a good scoring chance. Cubs going to the bullpen with the tying run at the plate. Reds on the board with a two-run double by Matt Reynolds after Jose Barrero's knock and a walk to pinch-hitter Jake Fraley. play catch together before Field of Dreams game 8:52 p.m. - Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati Reds 2. 8:58 p.m. - You want photos? We've got photos. Do we have any late fireworks on tap? 9:01 p.m. - We head to the bottom of the 8th.Ĭubs still holding onto a 4-2 advantage. 9:33 p.m. - To the ninth.Ĭubs scored three runs in the first.and there have been three total runs scored since. 9:56 p.m. - David Bell praises the Field of Dream Experience. 10:04 p.m. - Cubs' pitcher Drew Smyly summarizes his performance tonight. 10:13 p.m. - Cubs' infielder Nick Madrigal relishes his time on the field. But overall, it was a frustrating night for a Reds offense that finished 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position. The Reds' lone breakthrough arrived in the seventh, when Matt Reynolds doubled home two after Jose Barrero and Jake Fraley reached safely. The Cubs added more insurance for him in the fourth on Nick Madrigal's run-scoring single. That was more than enough cushion for southpaw Drew Smyly, who struck out nine while surrendering four hits over five scoreless frames. Four straight two-out baserunners, including RBI knocks from Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ, handed the Cubs a quick 3-0 lead. Once the dust settled on Thursday's pregame festivities, Chicago jumped on the board early with a plethora of clutch hitting. Quality pitching and just enough timely hitting propelled the Cubs to their third win in the last four games. Watch Video: Chicago Cubs players walk to the "Field of Dreams" movie site.ĭYERSVILLE - This year's Field of Dreams game didn't quite have the fireworks of the 2021 edition, but it was still a nice win for the Chicago Cubs and their many fans in attendance.Ĭhicago leaned on a three-run first inning en route to a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds Thursday at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville.
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