Bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game Provides Respite From Hyper-Partisanship

Proceeds from the seven-inning game go to charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.

GOP players participating in the 2024 Congressional Baseball Game pose for a team photo after practice on June 4, 2024. (Madeline Waschak/Office of Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas).)

WASHINGTON—As Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) circled the bases for an inside-the-park home run, Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) heckled from the bleachers:

“If the rest of the Senate could move that fast, that would be helpful!”