Republicans Defeat Democrats 11-2 in Congressional Baseball Game, Raising Over $3 Million for Charity
The annual charity contest at Nationals Park raised more than $3.1 million. Republicans extended their winning streak to six consecutive years.
nypost.comRepublican members of Congress defeated Democratic members 11-2 on June 10, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The result extended the Republican winning streak to six straight years in the annual charity game. Sen.
Eric Schmitt made a diving catch in the bottom of the third inning near the left field line on a dead run to rob Rep. Johnny Olszewski of an extra-base hit. The play left Schmitt with a bloody nose. Schmitt also recorded two hits and two walks and was named MVP of the game.
Rep. Greg Steube pitched seven innings for the Republicans, allowing two runs and striking out five. He wore an America 250 hat signed by President Trump and knee-high American flag socks while on the mound.
Rep. Chris Deluzio pitched three innings for the Democrats and allowed 10 runs while walking seven. An errant throw by Rep. Pete Aguilar in the second inning got past the second baseman and right fielder, leading to two Republican runs.
1 million for Washington, DC-area charities. Republicans now lead the all-time series 48-42. Sen. ” Rep. ” Thomas Hern posted on X on June 10, 2026: “Heck of a diving catch by Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt.
It should surprise no one that Republicans are better than Democrats at baseball,” along with a video of the play.
