MLB’s High-Scoring Tuesday Rewrites the History Books
MLB’s High Scoring Tuesday
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball witnessed an unprecedented offensive onslaught, forever marking a spot in the record books. With 12 teams scoring 10-plus runs, including four games where both teams reached double digits, it was one of the highest-scoring days in the sport’s history.
The bats were HOT on Tuesday. 🔥
12 teams scored 10+ runs. 😱 pic.twitter.com/QA5EiB4HIx
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2023
What is MLB’s Highest Scoring Day?
Prior to this historic day, the most scoring frenzy featured nine teams with 10-plus runs on two occasions: August 23, 1998, and July 7, 2004. 13 teams scored 10-plus runs on July 4, 1894, and 12 teams achieved the same feat on May 30, 1884.
However, this was a different era altogether, long before the American and National Leagues merged to form Major League Baseball. Tuesday’s record is significant in the context of modern baseball, showcasing the evolution of the game into an offensive showcase.
The Twins cap the night with two solo homers in the 9th inning to become the 12th team to score 10+ runs in their game on Tuesday.
That ties May 30th, 1884 for the 2nd-most on a single day in MLB history. The most is 13 teams on the Fourth of July, 1894. pic.twitter.com/gwqJxXP9ha
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 19, 2023
How Exciting was the Tuesday?
The excitement of the day was extreme, with intense matchups captivating fans across the nation. From place to place, teams delivered jaw-dropping performances in order to achieve this record.
Of the most exciting games of the day was the Arizona Diamondbacks vs the Atlanta Braves. The back-and-forth battle saw seven lead changes throughout the innings. Leading to a 16-13 victory for the Diamondbacks. In Arizona’s lineup, Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and Christian Walker led the charge. Gathering 10 hits, three doubles, a triple, two homers, and 12 RBI.
Tuesday night was one for the offense lovers and the home run purists #MLB pic.twitter.com/EOGV9KAUvw
— Andrew Steele (@andrewsteeled) July 19, 2023
Don’t Get Ahead of Yourselves
Wile Tuesday’s spectacle showcased the offensive power of these teams, its important to remember the unpredictability of Baseball. The season has seen a slight increase in average runs per game at 4.58, the highest since 2019. However, saying that this will only continue wouldn’t be smart, only time can tell whether the game will shift its dynamic or not.
In terms of numbers, Tuesday’s 199 runs scored in 12 games came close to breaking the all-time record of 222 runs on June 10, 1962. While we missed that milestone, Tuesday still remains as one of the most extraordinary displays of performances in the Modern Era.