Overview
- Republicans defeated Democrats 11-2 at Nationals Park on Wednesday, extending their streak to six consecutive wins in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.
- Organizers said the 2026 game drew more than 32,000 fans and raised about $3.2 million for D.C.-area nonprofits and scholarships, setting new attendance and fundraising records.
- Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt made a diving catch that left him bloodied and was named a standout, while Rep. Greg Steube pitched seven innings, allowing two runs and recording five strikeouts.
- Democratic miscues on the field and a steady Republican lineup that largely mirrored last year’s roster helped produce a big early lead that the Democrats could not overcome.
- Coverage across outlets framed the game as both charity and political theater and noted that reports expect Mark Teixeira to be available for the GOP’s 2027 team if he wins election, a possibility Democrats say they would respond to by intentionally walking him.