The Democrats’ 14-7 win at the Congressional Baseball Game on Wednesday night was the their eighth in nine years, behind another complete game effort from MVP pitcher Rep. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana — and solid hitting from the lineup.Here are the photos that defined the evening at Nationals Park:Louisiana Rep. Cedric L. Richmond pitches for the Democrats during the first inning Wednesday. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Democratic first baseman Rep. Gil Cisneros of California reaches to catch the throw as Republican Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois runs safely to first base. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Democrats’ second baseman Rep. Raul Ruiz of California warms up before stepping up to the plate. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)GOP pitcher Rep. Greg Steube of Florida wears a “Make America Great Again” hat as he faces a Democratic batter. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado, left, scores a run after colliding with Davis, the GOP catcher, at the plate. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Perlmutter is congratulated by his fellow Democrats after a close play at the plate. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)GOP third baseman Rep. Denver Riggleman of Virginia tumbles as he fields a ground ball down the third base line. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins the Democrats as they pose with their trophy after beating the Republicans 14-7 . (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Democratic Rep. Salud Carbajal of California and Pelosi pose with fans after the end of the game at Nationals Park. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)Also watch[jwp-video n="1"]
