PHOTOS: 2018 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity

WASHINGTON — Though members of Congress may not always agree on Capitol Hill, they came together for America’s favorite pastime Thursday night.

The Congressional Baseball Game for Charity brought together Republicans and Democrats for a game of baseball at Nationals Park. See photos from the annual bipartisan event below.

WTOP's George Wallace, Dave McConnell and Noah Frank call the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WFED/Lauren Larson)
WTOP’s George Wallace, Dave McConnell and Noah Frank call the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WFED/Lauren Larson)
FILE — The 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WFED/Lauren Larson)
The 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WFED/Lauren Larson)
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, runs for home plate after stealing home base in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, runs for home plate after stealing home base in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
WTOP's George Wallace, Dave McConnell and Noah Frank call the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Albert Shimabukuro)
WTOP’s George Wallace, Dave McConnell and Noah Frank call the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Albert Shimabukuro)
The Congressional Baseball Game ends with Democrats beating Republicans, 21-5, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Albert Shimabukuro)
The Congressional Baseball Game ends with Democrats beating Republicans, 21-5, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Albert Shimabukuro)
Capitol Police Special Agents Crystal Griner, left, and David Bailey, right, assist U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise to his position at second base at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise was wounded in the leg when he and other Congressional members were the victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Police Special Agents Crystal Griner, left, and David Bailey, right, assist U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise to his position at second base at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise was wounded in the leg when he and other Congressional members were the victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
A pitch bounces off of the forearm of Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-Calif, in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress at their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
A pitch bounces off of the forearm of Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-Calif, in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress at their annual baseball game Thursday night – a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, heads for home plate after stealing third base in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, heads for home plate after stealing third base in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night – a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Washington National's outfielder Jayson Werth watches the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Washington National’s outfielder Jayson Werth watches the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night – a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, right, heads for home plate after colliding with Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., after Ryan stole third base during the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, right, heads for home plate after colliding with Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., after Ryan stole third base during the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night – a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, reacts after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, reacts after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, left talks with Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, and his son Jack, 12, while they sit in the Republican team dugout during the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, left talks with Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, and his son Jack, 12, while they sit in the Republican team dugout during the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, walks into the Republican team dugout at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, walks into the Republican team dugout at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, right, talks with Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, left, before the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, right, talks with Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, left, before the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Police Special Agent David Bailey celebrates after throwing out the first pitch to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Police Special Agent David Bailey celebrates after throwing out the first pitch to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Hill Police Special Agent Crystal Griner throws out the first pitch to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Hill Police Special Agent Crystal Griner throws out the first pitch to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., center, talks with Rep. Steve Scalise, R- La., at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Scalise, the House majority whip who was shot at a Republican baseball practice a year ago, fielded a ground ball and threw out the first batter of the annual congressional baseball game Thursday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., center, talks with Rep. Steve Scalise, R- La., at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Scalise, the House majority whip who was shot at a Republican baseball practice a year ago, fielded a ground ball and threw out the first batter of the annual congressional baseball game Thursday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Members of the Democratic and Republican baseball teams stand for the national anthem to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, some Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Members of the Democratic and Republican baseball teams stand for the national anthem to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, some Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, center, is announced onto the field at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and some other Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, center, is announced onto the field at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and some other Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., makes a play to first base, resulting in an out, on the first pitch of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and some other Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., makes a play to first base, resulting in an out, on the first pitch of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National’s Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and some other Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
About 30 minutes into the game, there's still no score, but the crowd seems to be enjoying the weather at the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
About 30 minutes into the game, there’s still no score, but the crowd seems to be enjoying the weather at the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Players are being announced at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Players are being announced at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Attendees make their way into Nationals Park for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Attendees make their way into Nationals Park for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
These attendees are here to support one player/senator: their shirts read "Flake America Great Again." (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
These attendees are here to support one player/senator: their shirts read “Flake America Great Again.” (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Baseball cards are available of the members of Congress/players of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Baseball cards are available of the members of Congress/players of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
The weather is ripe for a Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
The weather is ripe for a Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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WTOP's George Wallace, Dave McConnell and Noah Frank call the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WFED/Lauren Larson)
FILE — The 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WFED/Lauren Larson)
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, runs for home plate after stealing home base in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
WTOP's George Wallace, Dave McConnell and Noah Frank call the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Albert Shimabukuro)
The Congressional Baseball Game ends with Democrats beating Republicans, 21-5, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Albert Shimabukuro)
Capitol Police Special Agents Crystal Griner, left, and David Bailey, right, assist U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise to his position at second base at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise was wounded in the leg when he and other Congressional members were the victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
A pitch bounces off of the forearm of Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-Calif, in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress at their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, heads for home plate after stealing third base in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Washington National's outfielder Jayson Werth watches the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, right, heads for home plate after colliding with Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., after Ryan stole third base during the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Members of Congress played their annual baseball game Thursday night - a year after some Republican players and others were wounded in a shooting spree at a team practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, reacts after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, left talks with Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, and his son Jack, 12, while they sit in the Republican team dugout during the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, walks into the Republican team dugout at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, right, talks with Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, left, before the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Police Special Agent David Bailey celebrates after throwing out the first pitch to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Capitol Hill Police Special Agent Crystal Griner throws out the first pitch to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., center, talks with Rep. Steve Scalise, R- La., at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Scalise, the House majority whip who was shot at a Republican baseball practice a year ago, fielded a ground ball and threw out the first batter of the annual congressional baseball game Thursday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Members of the Democratic and Republican baseball teams stand for the national anthem to start the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, some Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, center, is announced onto the field at the start of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and some other Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., makes a play to first base, resulting in an out, on the first pitch of the 57th Congressional Baseball Game at National's Park in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and some other Congressional members were victims of a shooting at the baseball field they were practicing on in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
About 30 minutes into the game, there's still no score, but the crowd seems to be enjoying the weather at the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Players are being announced at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Attendees make their way into Nationals Park for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
These attendees are here to support one player/senator: their shirts read "Flake America Great Again." (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Baseball cards are available of the members of Congress/players of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
The weather is ripe for a Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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