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Saints fall to Iowa Cubs in Field of Dreams minor league game

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Saints fall to Iowa Cubs in Field of Dreams minor league game

Summary

The St. Paul Saints lost 6-3 to the Iowa Cubs in a minor league game at the Field of Dreams site on Tuesday. The Saints initially led 2-1 after a solo homer from Ben Ross and an error by Iowa allowed another run to score. However, the Cubs responded with five runs in the fifth inning to secure the win. Kendry Rojas pitched four effective innings for St. Paul, allowing only one run, but relief pitcher Alejandro Hidalgo struggled in the fifth. The teams continue their series on Wednesday evening.

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Status Watch

•St. Paul Saints lose 6-3 to Iowa Cubs at the Field of Dreams.
•Ben Ross hit his 13th home run in the first inning.
•Saints led 2-1 before conceding five runs in the fifth.
•Kendry Rojas allowed one run in four innings pitched.
•Series continues Wednesday at 6:38 p.m. CDT.

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What they're saying

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With the Twins set to play in the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday of this week, the St. Paul Saints got the chance to play in a minor league game at the ballpark constructed near the site where the movie of the same name was filmed. As part of a weeklong road series against the Iowa Cubs — with just the single game being played Tuesday at the Field of Dreams site — St. ...
— Yahoo Sports