On June 10, 2026, the Republican team won the Congressional Baseball Game against the Democrats with a score of 11-2 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. This victory marks the sixth consecutive win for the GOP in this annual event. The game featured strong performances from Republican players, including Senator Eric Schmitt, who contributed to the team's early lead, and pitcher Greg Steube, who effectively managed the Democratic lineup. Despite the Democrats outhitting the Republicans in the early innings, they struggled to convert those hits into runs. The event raised over $3.2 million for Congressional Sports for Charity, surpassing last year's record of $2.8 million, with more than 32,000 tickets sold. Both teams wore matching uniforms for the first time in recent memory, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The Democrats expressed hope for a future win, especially with the potential addition of former major leaguer Mark Teixeira to the Republican team next year.
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- loaded language: 'clobbered'
- loaded language: 'smashed'
- loaded language: 'libs'
- loaded language: 'elephants'
- loaded language: 'conservative faithful'
- loaded language: 'motley ways'
- framing: GOP brings home sixth Congressional Baseball Game in a row
- framing: Republicans have secured a baseball dynasty
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Republicans Win Sixth Consecutive Congressional Baseball Game
The Republican team secured their sixth consecutive victory in the Congressional Baseball Game, defeating the Democrats 11-2 on June 10, 2026. The event raised over $3.2 million for charity and featured a record attendance of more than 32,000 fans. Both teams wore matching uniforms for the occasion, marking a departure from tradition.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'clobbered'
- ✕ loaded language: 'smashed'
- ✕ loaded language: 'libs'
- ✕ loaded language: 'elephants'
- ✕ loaded language: 'conservative faithful'
- ✕ loaded language: 'motley ways'
- ✕ framing: GOP brings home sixth Congressional Baseball Game in a row
- ✕ framing: Republicans have secured a baseball dynasty
- ✕ editorializing: buoyed by bad fielding and hot base running
- ✕ editorializing: Republicans were downright acrobatic
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GOP brings home sixth Congressional Baseball Game in a row
Republicans Win Sixth Consecutive Congressional Baseball Game