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GOP Tops Democrats 13-2 for Fifth Consecutive Congressional Baseball Game Win

More than 30,000 fans helped the annual event set a $2.79 million fundraising record.

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Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr., of Baltimore County poses with his wife Marisa Olszewski and daughter Daria Olszewski, 9. (Jeffrey Barker, The Baltimore Sun)
Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, is congratulated by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., after a play in the first inning of the Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday.
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Overview

  • Rep. Greg Steube pitched five innings with seven strikeouts, allowing just two runs en route to the GOP victory.
  • Rep. August Pfluger delivered the highlight with a diving stop at third base that ended the first-inning threat.
  • After opening a 5-2 lead, Republicans poured in eight runs across the fifth and sixth innings to seal the contest.
  • Republicans stood out in matching red jerseys emblazoned with 'USA' and a flag patch, while Democratic players wore varied attire.
  • Senator Joni Ernst made history as the first woman to participate, appearing as a pinch runner for the GOP side.