The Republicans won their sixth consecutive Congressional Baseball Game over the Democrats at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., with an 11-2 victory on Wednesday night.
It was the Republicans’ 47th victory in the history of the event. The Democrats trail the all-time series by five, with 42 wins, and their last victory came in 2019.
In 2024, the Republicans scored a whopping 31 runs, including 10 in the seventh inning. They have scored 10 runs or more in each of the past six editions of the game.
Ticket sales and donations from the event go to Congressional Sports for Charity. According to a report from DC News Now, last night’s game raised a record-breaking $3.2 million for local charities, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
Additionally, over 32,500 tickets were sold. World Baseball Network’s Matthew Tallarini wrote last week that face-value tickets started around $12, a very affordable night at the ballpark for the community.
Nationals Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals, has been the host site of the Congressional Baseball Game since 2008. Previous venues include American League Park II, Georgetown Field, Griffith Stadium, and RFK Stadium.
Since 1909, the only year the annual game has not been played was in 2020, when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The best play of the night came from Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, who made ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays for a tremendous diving catch in left field.
Schmitt, 50, ran all the way to the left field foul line and dove headfirst to make the grab. He jumped up from the play and was covered in dirt.
Left it all on the field.
Republicans win 11-2
Honored to be named MVP. ?? pic.twitter.com/5vZtOifN2n
— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) June 11, 2026
Schmitt’s nose even started bleeding, showing how dedicated he was to making the play for the Republicans. No matter your political party, that kind of effort in a baseball game will always be appreciated at any level.
Aside from the play on the field, the Congressional Baseball Game is a great way for both sides to take a break from everyday stresses and play a competitive sport.
U.S. Representative William Timmons made this statement to WBN at last year’s game, and it will stand true for as long as the game continues to be a tradition at Nationals Park or another stadium.
“In a divisive town like Washington, the Congressional Baseball Game is something that momentarily transcends political parties.”
Photo: Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-MO, makes a diving catch during the third inning of the congressional baseball game, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
