What is the highest scoring game in MLB history? Top offensive slugfests revisited after Padres and Giants combine for 27 runs

MLB kicked off its regular-season series in Mexico City with a homer-packed encounter between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. The Padres won 16-11.

Fans were left amazed, as both teams combined to score 27 runs in total. But where exactly does this fixture stand among the highest-scoring games in MLB history?

The highest scoring game in MLB history was played between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 25, 1922.

Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies, 1922

Both teams combined for a total 49 runs, with the Cubs holding on to win 26-23, despite holding a 25-6 scoreline at one point.

Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies, 1979

This game fell short by four runs of tying the previous game's record. However, the Phillies prevailed to win 23-22 this time.

Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals, 2020

One of the more recent outings of the MLB era, this 38-run game saw the Atlanta Braves scoring 29 runs against the hapless Miami Marlins.

New York Giants vs Cincinnati Reds, 1901

We go back to the beginning of the 20th century for this game, where the New York Giants (now moved to San Francisco) recorded 25 runs against the Reds' 13.

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Athletics, 1955

This 35-run affair saw the Chicago side plunder 29 runs in response to Kansas City's measly 6.