It's official: the Dems vs.GOP Congressional Baseball Game is as close to the SEC as you're going to get with adult rec baseball.
It was like Alabama rolling into Baton Rouge for a Saturday night showdown, except in this case, the rivalry is a one-sided affair.The energy from fans along the concourse at Nationals Park felt different.This wasn't your ordinary baseball game.
It felt like an SEC football game because of the atmosphere, a political convention with C-SPAN handing out hats at the gate, and a trade show all rolled into one.The American Legion distributed koozies, HawkEye 360 — a commercial space-based radio frequency data and analytics company — handed out stickers for kids, and GM displayed a vehicle on the plaza for fans to inspect.There was even a free official program featuring Nancy Pelosi as the "Most Valuable Fan."POWER PLAYERS OR BASEBALL PLAYERS? THE HISTORY BEHIND THE CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAMEU.S.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise celebrates after Republicans defeated Democrats 11-2 during the annual Congressional baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2026.(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Rate the Congressional Baseball Game: Game action (4 out of 5 stars)Missouri Sen.
Eric Schmitt, 50, laying out for a baseball and splitting his nose open –– that moment ended up on SportsCenter –– should tell you what this game means for the members of Congress.Dare I say, It Just Means More?"I love it.
I grew up with it as a St.Louis Cardinals fan listening on the radio and going to games.
Playing in high school.Playing in college.
And now I get to be out here in front of 35,000 people and raise $3 million for charity," Sen.Schmitt, beaming with pride, told OutKick before Wednesday's game.
"People love it.It's a great way for people to connect and watch their team on the field, so I love it."MLB FIRST-ROUND PICK JEFF FRANCOEUR TALKS FATHERHOOD IN YOUTH SPORTS, PETE ROSE, POTENTIAL BASEBALL LOCKOUTFor those of you w...