What is the Highest Scoring Major League Baseball Game with Only Home Runs as Hits?
The highest scoring major league baseball game with only home runs as hits was a 25-23 slugfest between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers on June 16, 2005. The game featured a combined 48 home runs, setting a new record for the most home runs in a single game.
The Blue Jays took an early lead, scoring 10 runs on five home runs in the first inning. The Rangers responded with six home runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. The teams continued to trade home runs throughout the game, with the Blue Jays eventually winning on a walk-off home run by Reed Johnson in the bottom of the 11th inning.
This game was a historic event in baseball history. It was the first time that two teams had combined for more than 40 home runs in a single game. It also marked the first time that a team had scored 25 runs on home runs alone.
Related Questions and Answers
- What was the number of innings played in the game? 11
- Who won the game? Toronto Blue Jays
- How many home runs did the Blue Jays hit? 16
- How many home runs did the Rangers hit? 32
- Who hit the walk-off home run for the Blue Jays? Reed Johnson
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