swinging for the fences

To begin to imbibe alcoholic beverages at an accelerated rate causing the drinker to become highly intoxicated whether by intention or not. What one does when the over-excitedness of a huge event or party causes them to over indulge in pounding booze.

"Man I got hammered last night at Dave's party! I was doing good for a while but after that shot of Jack I started swinging for the fences!"