On April 14th, 2021, Major League Baseball (MLB) made history when twelve teams scored 10 or more runs in the same game for the first time since 1894. This historic event was made possible by the MLB’s new rule that allows teams to start extra innings with a runner on second base.
The twelve teams that scored 10 or more runs were the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. Of those twelve teams, the Baltimore Orioles scored the most runs with 16.
The MLB’s new rule was implemented in 2020 in an effort to reduce the length of games that go into extra innings. The rule states that each team will start their half of the inning with a runner on second base. This rule has proven to be successful as it has resulted in shorter games and more runs scored.
The twelve teams that scored 10 or more runs in the same game is a testament to the success of the MLB’s new rule. It is also a reminder of how far baseball has come since 1894. The game has evolved over the years and continues to be one of America’s favorite pastimes.
This historic event is sure to be remembered for years to come. It is a reminder of how far baseball has come and how successful the MLB’s new rule has been. It is also a reminder that anything is possible in baseball and that records can be broken at any time.
