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Phillies, Twins Face Off at Field of Dreams

8/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Phillies will face the Twins in the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, Thursday.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and streams on Netflix.
Because MLB will not install the Automated Ball-Strike system, both teams receive an extra player but cannot challenge calls.
Aaron Nola is slated to start for the Phillies despite a 3-9 record and 5.47 ERA, while the Twins expect Taj Bradley (9-4, 3.76 ERA).

History

Historical Context

In 2008 MLB introduced a limited instant-replay system, letting Commissioner Bud Selig approve one review per game after the Yankees-Rays home-run dispute, at a $2 million technology cost. That selective approach set a precedent for cautious tech adoption, which the Phillies-Twins Field of Dreams game follows by omitting the automated ball-strike system and any challenge option, while adding an extra player.

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Story summary

Phillies will face the Twins in the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, Thursday.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and streams on Netflix.
Because MLB will not install the Automated Ball-Strike system, both teams receive an extra player but cannot challenge calls.
Aaron Nola is slated to start for the Phillies despite a 3-9 record and 5.47 ERA, while the Twins expect Taj Bradley (9-4, 3.76 ERA).

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