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Definition of slugfest
: a fight marked by the exchange of heavy blows; also : a heated dispute a vocal slugfest
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The slugfest will feature behemoths Judge (Yankees) and Stanton (Marlins), but no Chicago players.
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Given the presence of Judge and others in this slugfest, Stanton’s record could be in jeopardy.
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About the game: The Yard Goats and Rumble Ponies engaged in quite a slugfest.
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All of them can just scooter on down the list of great Cincinnati slugfests.
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All of them can just scooter on down the list of great Cincinnati slugfests.
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Who wants to engage in a Finals slugfest against a team of heavyweights?
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The upper-deck shots by Duda weren't the longest in this slugfest.
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The defensive slugfest continued for both teams deep into the third quarter until Northern took its first lead of the game with 4:42 remaining on a low-corner shot from Colten King.
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1916
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