Who Won the Congressional Baseball Game?
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The 2017 Congressional Baseball Game was held on June 15, 2017 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The game was won by the Republicans, 11-2.
The game
The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which raises money for charity, was held on Wednesday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. A shooting occurred at the field, injuring House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and several others.
Who played?
The game was played by Republicans and Democrats, with each team having nine players.
What was the score?
The game was very close, with the Democrats Winning by 1 run. The final score was Democrats 11, Republicans 10.
How long did the game go on for?
The game went on for 12 innings
The history of the game
The Congressional Baseball Game is an annual tradition that started in 1909. The game is a friendly rivalry between the Republicans and the Democrats. The game is usually held on the last day of the legislative session. However, this year, the game was held on June 14th, the day after the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
When was the first game played?
The first game was played on June 15, 1908, between a team from the House of Representatives and a team from the Senate. The game was organized by Representative John Tener of Pennsylvania, who later became the governor of Pennsylvania and the president of the National League. The game was played in Washington, D.C., at American League Park (now known as Nationals Park), which was then home to the Washington Senators. Representative James E. Sullivan of Massachusetts served as the manager of the House team, while Senator John J. McGraw of Maryland served as the manager of the Senate team. The House team won the game by a score of 9-3.
Who started the game?
The history of the Congressional Baseball Game goes back to 1909, when a group of Democratic congressmen took on a team of Republican congressmen. The game was the brainchild of Representative John Tener, a former professional baseball player, who thought that a friendly game between members of Congress would help to ease tensions between the two parties.
The game was an instant hit, and it has been played every year since, with a few exceptions. The game was not played during World War I or II, and it was also cancelled in 2013 due to the shooting of Representative Steve Scalise.
Over the years, the game has raised millions of dollars for charity, and it has become one of the most anticipated events on Capitol Hill. Each year, members of Congress look forward to playing in the game, and they take their competition very seriously.
So who won the very first Congressional Baseball Game? That would be the Democrats, who defeated the Republicans by a score of 16-13.
What is the purpose of the game?
The annual Congressional Baseball Game is a friendly contest between members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate that dates back to 1909. The game is typically played in early June at Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships are donated to various charities, including the Washington Literacy Center, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
The present day game
Who are the sponsors?
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are the primary sponsors of the game, which is also supported by Congressional Federal Credit Union, Delta Air Lines, and Joe Mocha.
How much money is raised for charity?
Since the game’s inception, over $500,000 has been raised for charity. The Congressional Baseball Game Charity has donated over $230,000 to the Washington Literacy Center, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and the Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
What is the format of the game?
The game is played in accordance with Major League Baseball rules, with a few exceptions. For example, each team is allowed three outfielders instead of the standard five. In addition, base runners are not allowed to steal or bunt. As in regular baseball games, the designated hitter (DH) is used.
The game is eleven innings long, rather than the usual nine innings. This allows each team to have a chance to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning, regardless of whether they are ahead or behind. If the score is tied after eleven innings, the game ends in a tie.
