As Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) circled the bases after hitting an inside-the-park home run, Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) heckled from the bleachers, “If the rest of the Senate could move that fast, that would be helpful!”
These Washington lawmakers have not quit their day jobs. They are practicing for an annual baseball game—officiated by Major League Baseball (MLB) umpires—that allows members of Congress to take a moment away from the deep divisions on Capitol Hill.
Republicans and Democrats are preparing to play in the annual Congressional Baseball Game, which will take place on June 12.
Proceeds from the seven-inning contest will go to charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington….
