MLB Roundup: Cubs Defeat Reds in Field of Dreams Game

MLB Roundup: Cubs Defeat Reds in Field of Dreams Game
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal (1) doubles against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Aug 10, 2022. Kamil Krzaczynski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Nick Madrigal singled three times and drove in a run, and starter Drew Smyly tossed five shutout innings to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Cincinnati Reds 4–2 in the second annual Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.

Smyly (5–6) struck out a season-high nine batters in working out of jams in each of the first three innings. Rowan Wick pitched the ninth inning for his seventh save in nine chances.