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Kyle Schwarber can’t wait to watch ‘Field of Dreams’ with his kids. Dad hit a pair of homers there

DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Kyle Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio, played college ball at Indiana and spent his first six major league…

Kyle Schwarber, a major league baseball player, hit two home runs during a game played at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The 33-year-old slugger, who grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and played college ball at Indiana, joined the Philadelphia Phillies this season. Schwarber's homers were part of a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

The game was a special moment for Schwarber, as he grew up watching the movie as a child. After helping the Cubs win the World Series in 2016 and being selected to four All-Star teams, Schwarber has established a strong career with 377 career home runs. He hopes to share the unique experience of playing at the Field of Dreams with his children in the future.

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