5 In a Row! GOP Extends Key Win Streak Over Dems in Annual Tradition

Conservative News DailyJune 15, 2025

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In the recent Congressional Baseball Game held on June 12, 2025, the Republican team triumphed over the Democrats with a score of 13-2, marking their fifth consecutive victory in this annual event. Historically, Republicans have won 38 games as the event’s inception in the early 1900s, while Democrats have secured 23 wins. the game was notable for its record fundraising efforts, raising $2.8 million for the Congressional Sports for Charity Foundation.

Highlights of the game included an notable defensive play by Republican Rep. August Pfluger, who prevented a potential disaster in the first inning by tagging out a runner with the bases loaded. Republican Rep. Greg Steube earned the win with a strong performance on the mound, allowing only two runs over five innings.The Republican team, coached by Rep. Roger Williams, underwent a rigorous training regimen leading up to the game, practicing daily at dawn.

The game also featured moments of camaraderie and competition, with Republican players wearing MAGA hats, a move that received positive feedback from some party members. The rivalry continues as the Republicans extend their winning streak, shifting momentum after a period when Democrats had dominated the event.

Republicans beat Democrats in this year’s annual Congressional Baseball Game.

The 13-2 victory was the fifth in a row for the Republicans, according to Axios.

Axios noted that since 1962, Republicans have won 38 games, while Democrats have won 23 games. The games have been played since the 1900s, with the media sometimes taking part.

There was no game in 2020 due to COVID lockdowns. There was one tie in 1983.

Another W.

That’s five straight. pic.twitter.com/th6fMrDF1c

— Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst) June 12, 2025

The big winner this year was the Congressional Sports for Charity Foundation, which raised $2.8 million, a record.

The game’s first inning almost went badly for Republicans when the Democrats had the bases loaded with two outs, according to Fox News.

However, Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, a Republican playing third base, got the ball heading for left field and then tagged the base to end the inning.

Look at the spectacular stop and diving tag by Republican Rep. @AugustPfluger to get the out. ATHLETE.

Republicans defeated the Democrats 13-2 in tonight’s Congressional Baseball Game. pic.twitter.com/KSlSB6U12L

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 12, 2025

Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, got the win, hurling five innings. He gave up two runs and struck out seven.

Fox News noted that prior to the current Republican winning streak, Democrats had taken 10 out of the previous 11 games.

Republicans were coached by Rep. Roger Williams, a Republican from Texas, according to The Hill.

GOP continued their Congressional Baseball winning streak tonight with a 13-2 victory over the Dems. ⚾️

This @RepPeteAguilar play deserves an honorable mention though. pic.twitter.com/TUVcO5KZX5

— Sam Lisker (@slisker) June 12, 2025

Williams played in the minor leagues and was head coach for Texas Christian University for a year.

Steube said Williams had insisted on rigorous practice for the past four months.

“We start 5:45 in the morning, every day that we’re here, minus fly-in,” he said.

Proud to have been selected MVP for this year’s Congressional Baseball Game!

Couldn’t have asked for a better support team here in DC! Another huge win for Republicans 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Aq3cZ8Ayl6

— Rep. August Pfluger (@RepPfluger) June 12, 2025

Rep. Andrew Clyde, a Republican from Georgia, said Williams made the decision to have the GOP team wear MAGA hats.

“I think the president liked it,” Clyde said.