# Phillies gain momentum in NL Wild Card race > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-field-of-dreams-game-in-dyersville > Updated: 2026-08-16T21:15:33.000Z. Sources: 79. Developments: 5. The Philadelphia Phillies have strengthened their position in the National League Wild Card race following a series of key victories. Building on a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins—a comeback highlighted by Alec Bohm’s three-run home run and a decisive two-run single by Bryan De La Cruz—the Phillies secured a 6-5 win against the Miami Marlins. During the Marlins matchup, pitcher Cristopher Sánchez became the first Major League pitcher this season to reach 16 wins, striking out six over six innings. Closer Jhoan Duran secured his 27th save to finalize the victory. The win over Miami moved Philadelphia into the second NL Wild Card spot, placing them one game ahead of San Diego. The game was also marked by controversy in the seventh inning when a line drive by Javier Sanoja led to the ejection of Marlins manager Clayton McCullough following an umpire review. ## Claims - The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-5. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Phillies completed a three-game series sweep of the Twins. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Alec Bohm recorded four RBIs and a home run. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth inning. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Brooks Lee hit a grand slam for the Minnesota Twins. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Phillies overcame a five-run deficit to win the game. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The 2026 MLB Field of Dreams game is scheduled for August 13 in Dyersville, Iowa. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game will be broadcast live on Netflix. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The matchup features the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Both teams will wear retro uniforms for the game. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Orion Kerkering earned the win. (corroborated by 3 sources) - New owners have spent $80 million on renovations and expansions at the Dyersville site. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Philadelphia Phillies advance in NL Wild Card race The Philadelphia Phillies have bolstered their NL Wild Card standing with a series sweep of the Minnesota Twins and a 6-5 victory over the Miami Marlins, highlighted by Cristopher Sánchez’s 16th win. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-phillies-complete-series-sweep-of-minnesota-twins ### 2026-08-14: Philadelphia Phillies defeat Minnesota Twins in series following Field of Dreams game The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-1 in Minneapolis following a historic Field of Dreams game in Iowa. Alec Bohm recorded five hits in the victory. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-phillies-defeat-minnesota-twins-in-field-of-dreams-game ### 2026-08-12: Philadelphia Phillies defeat Minnesota Twins at Field of Dreams The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 at the Field of Dreams in Iowa, highlighted by two home runs from Kyle Schwarber. The 2027 matchup will feature the Red Sox and Royals. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/major-league-baseball-returns-to-dyersville-iowa ### 2026-08-10: Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies to play Field of Dreams game The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play an MLB Field of Dreams game on August 13, 2026, in Dyersville, Iowa, with a live broadcast on Netflix and retro uniforms for both teams. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-twins-and-philadelphia-phillies-to-play-field-of-dreams-game ### 2026-08-07: MLB returns to Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa MLB returns to Iowa's Field of Dreams for a game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies, featuring a new 8,000-seat ballpark and tributes to Phillies legends. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-returns-to-field-of-dreams-in-dyersville-iowa --- Cite as: Phillies gain momentum in NL Wild Card race. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-field-of-dreams-game-in-dyersville