Republicans dominated the 2026 congressional baseball game with a decisive 10-0 shutout victory over Democrats at Nationals Park on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to six consecutive years in the annual Capitol Hill tradition.
The complete shutout marked the GOP’s most dominant performance in recent years, as the Republican team allowed zero runs while posting double digits on the scoreboard. Rep. Greg Steube of Florida took the mound for the Republicans in what has become a signature role for the talented pitcher in the bipartisan competition.
The Republicans’ victory builds on a pattern of dominance that has defined the game in recent seasons. In 2025, the GOP won 13-2, and in 2024, they posted a commanding 31-11 victory, according to records from the U.S. House of Representatives History, Art & Archives. The Democrats have not won a congressional baseball game since 2019, leaving them searching for their first victory in seven years.
The Congressional Baseball Game for Charity dates back to 1909 and has evolved into a major fundraising event for Capitol Hill. According to Wikipedia, the game now raises money for four charities: the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, the Washington Literacy Center, and the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund. The annual event brings members of Congress from both parties together for a night of friendly competition in support of local organizations.
Overall, Republicans lead the all-time series 47-42-1 through the 2025 game, according to Wikipedia. The GOP’s six-year winning streak represents a significant shift in the game’s history, cementing Republican dominance in what was once a more competitive matchup between the two parties.
The game was broadcast live on Fox Sports and C-SPAN, allowing Capitol Hill staff and baseball fans nationwide to watch the annual tradition unfold. The 2026 game marks another chapter in the century-old competition that continues to unite lawmakers across party lines for a charitable cause.
Sources
- Washington Examiner — confirmed Republicans won 10-0, noted GOP pitcher Greg Steube and Democratic participants
- FOX 5 DC — reported Republicans’ recent dominance with 13-2 victory in 2025, Democrats’ losing streak since 2019
- Cronkite News — documented 2025 GOP victory 13-2 as fifth straight win
- U.S. House of Representatives History, Art & Archives — provided 2024 (31-11) and 2023 (16-6) Republican victories
- Wikipedia — confirmed all-time series record (47-42-1 through 2025), charities supported, and game history back to 1909
- Roll Call — reported 2025 victory as fifth consecutive GOP win
