Capitol Lens: Play Ball

By Douglas Graham

Posted June 1, 2012 at 2:06pm

A sartorially suspect Rep. Sam Graves waits to take the field at a Republican practice at Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Va. Members have begun getting ready for the 51st Annual Congressional Baseball Game set for June 28 at Nationals Park.

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