GOP Dominates Dems in Congressional Baseball Game for Third Consecutive Year

The GOP defeated the Democrats 16-5 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game, winning their third straight game and reclaiming the Roll Call trophy. The game, which raises money for charity, saw both teams fielding a mix of pro, college, and minor league jerseys. The Republicans jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, with Florida Republican Greg Steube hitting a ground rule double with the bases loaded and freshman Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri belting a triple, leading the Democrats to pull their rookie pitcher. Both teams recruited heavily from the freshman class, with the GOP adding nine freshmen to their already large squad.