Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is preparing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, a charity event pitting Republican and Democratic lawmakers against each other. The game, scheduled for June 11 at Nationals Park, raises money for Washington D.C. charities. Schmitt hopes former President Donald Trump might attend.
Sen Eric Schmitt preps for Congressional Baseball Game, hopes Trump could attend
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Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is preparing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, a charity event pitting Republican and Democratic lawmakers against each other. The game, scheduled for June 11 at Nationals Park, raises money for Washington D.C. charities. Schmitt hopes former President Donald Trump might attend.
- 1 1909: The Congressional Baseball Game was first played.
- 2 1917: President Woodrow Wilson threw out the first pitch twice.
- 3 1918: President Woodrow Wilson tossed the ball to a House rep.
- 4 1928: Democrats set the scoring record (36 runs).
- 5 2015: President Barack Obama attended the game.
- 6 June 14, 2017: Republican practice shooting (memorialized by charity fund).
- 7 2021: President Joe Biden attended the game.
- 8 Last year (2024): Republicans won the game, 31-11.
- 9 Currently: $2.8 million raised this year for local charities.
- 10 June 11 (2025): The Congressional Baseball Game is scheduled.
- Raises millions of dollars for local charities (up to $2.8 million this year).
- Provides a unique social and competitive event for members of Congress and their staff.
What: Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is preparing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, an event where Republican and Democratic members of Congress play baseball against each other for charity. He hopes former President Donald Trump could attend.
When: The game is scheduled for June 11 (2025). It has been played annually since 1909. Last year's game was in 2024. Presidents Woodrow Wilson (1917, 1918), Barack Obama (2015), and Joe Biden (2021) have attended.
Where: Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
Why: The game raises money for Congressional Sports for Charity, which supports vulnerable children and families in the Washington D.C. area, provides scholarships, and contributes to the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
How: Members of Congress practice for the game. The event is held in a Major League stadium and serves as a social gathering for staff and others.