Although the Field of Dreams game was postponed, it was not cancelled. The rescheduled event was played in MLB's first-ever Iowa game on Thursday by the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox.Kevin Costner, who played Ray Kinsella's role in the 1989 film, traveled to Dyersville, Iowa. He led the players through the cornfield before guiding them onto the field. Pregame introduction was dedicated to an iconic scene in the film."Is it heaven?" Costner asked. Costner replied, "Yes, it's."Maybe this *is* heaven... pic.twitter.com/aBpRE8TztZ Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 13, 2021Jose Abreu's shot over the fence and into a cornfield was the first homer of the game.The temporary ballpark, which can hold 8,000 people, is located near the Field of Dreams film site.
