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Democrats Aim to Halt GOP’s Four-Year Run in Congressional Baseball Game

Coach Linda Sánchez has bolstered her lineup with freshman sluggers facing a GOP squad that has honed fundamentals through daily practice since March.

Pete Aguilar takes some practice swings ahead of last year’s Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park. This year, Democrats hope to break the GOP’s winning streak in the charity game.
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Overview

  • Wednesday’s game at Nationals Park starts at 7:05 p.m. and benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
  • Linda Sánchez becomes the first congresswoman to coach the Democratic squad in the century-old charity event.
  • Republicans under coach Roger Williams have practiced daily in session since March and enter on a four-year winning streak capped by a 31-11 victory last year.
  • Democrats have added freshman sluggers Dave Min, Johnny Olszewski and Derek Tran and expanded their bullpen to relieve last year’s starter Pete Aguilar.
  • Coach Roger Williams predicts the event will raise a record amount after surpassing $2.2 million in donations last year.