slugfest

noun3

1. •
   (slang) A baseball game in which many runs are scored, especially by home runs.

   • The game turned into a 15-9 slugfest.
2. •
   (slang) A game or match in which heavy blows are exchanged.

   • The championship bout was a slugfest; both boxers were bloodied.
3. •
   (figurative) A tough, heated contest.

   • Lakers win slugfest over Clippers