The press team defeated members of Congress, 9-4, in a breezy contest for charity during the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game. But the rain held off until later in the evening, and unlike last year, no protesters occupied the outfield.
It was the second win in a row for the press, who are trying to regain their momentum after lawmakers pulled off an upset in 2022. Despite a late-inning rally, Congress’ bats couldn’t answer good defense.
The biggest highlight of the night came in the fifth inning: the announcement of money raised for the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit that supports women with breast cancer diagnoses before the age of 40.
