Fifth Consecutive Win at Congressional Baseball Game
- U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Sarasota
- U.S Rep. Greg Steube addressed the South County Tiger Bay Club
- U.S. Rep. August Pfluger speaks during Operation Top Nunn
- U.S. Rep. August Pfluger delivering remarks
- U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey speaks to reporters in Louisville
- Greg Steube gives an acceptance speech at Robarts Arena
- U.S. Rep. Roger Williams hosted a campaign event
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Sarasota
The Republicans won the Congressional Baseball Game 13-2 against the Democrats. The victory marks Republicans' fifth consecutive win. The game raised a record $2.81 million for charity.
U.S Rep. Greg Steube addressed the South County Tiger Bay Club
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) said practices started at “5:45 in the morning, every day that we’re here, minus fly-in.”
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger speaks during Operation Top Nunn
Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) wrote, “Couldn’t have asked for a better support team here in DC! Another huge win for Republicans.” He added, “Proud to have been selected MVP for this year’s Congressional Baseball Game!”
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger delivering remarks
The Democrats loaded the bases early, but Pfluger stopped a score with a key play. Republicans took advantage of errors to lead 5–0 by the second. Despite Rep. Morgan McGarvey's (D-KY) strong performance, Democrats struggled to close the gap.
U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey speaks to reporters in Louisville
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) pitched seven strikeouts to earn the win, while Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) closed the game. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) struck out to end the Democrats’ final chance.
Greg Steube gives an acceptance speech at Robarts Arena
Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) reportedly led the GOP with a strict practice schedule. On the Democratic side, coach Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) named Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) as their MVP.
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams hosted a campaign event
The game drew around 30,000 attendees at Nationals Park without any protests. Democrats previously dominated with 10 wins in 11 games, but Republicans have now extended their winning streak.
Jennifer White covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.
