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Republicans Dominate Democrats 13-2 for Fifth Straight Congressional Baseball Game Win

Party cohesion in matching attire fueled momentum on the field, driving a historic fundraising haul for Washington-area charities.

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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

  • The GOP rolled past Democrats 13-2 at Nationals Park, extending their winning streak in the century-old annual charity contest to five games.
  • Organizers reported a record $2.81 million raised for local nonprofits and more than 30,000 tickets sold, surpassing previous fundraising and attendance marks.
  • Republicans took the field in matching red jerseys emblazoned with “USA” and MAGA caps, contrasting with Democrats’ individualized district jerseys.
  • Rep. Greg Steube pitched five innings with seven strikeouts, and Rep. August Pfluger earned MVP honors after a diving catch to end the first inning.
  • The current Republican winning streak began when play resumed in 2021 following a one-year COVID-19 pause, shifting the long-running series’ balance of power.