Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers take to the field in strange spectacle of annual congressional baseball game

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Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers take to the field in strange spectacle of annual congressional baseball game
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Elected representative of the House and Senate will soon suit up for the yearly Congressional baseball game that comes with its own slew of traditions and peculiarities.

'Baseball is a Funny Game.' – Book title by late Major Leaguer and baseball broadcaster Joe Garagiola 'Baseball is like church. Many attend. But few understand.

But the annual Congressional tilt is, to paraphrase Garagiola, not just a funny game. It’s a down-right weird one. The Republicans wear standardized uniforms. But each player dons a different cap – usually an homage to their local Big League club. Like Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has worn a Cincinnati Reds hat. But others wear caps from local community colleges, high schools or even minor league clubs. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., is the starting pitcher for the Republicans.

Just like the Major Leagues, everyone is looking for an edge. That minor controversy is emblematic of how both parties take the Congressional game so seriously. As Pittsburgh Pirates hero Willie Stargell suggested, baseball is a game and is supposed to be fun. It’s a diversion to be 'played.' Not 'worked.' Even though the baseball vernacular is stocked with phrases about 'working the count' or the bullpen 'getting too much work.

The Congressional game is no different. The contest embosses its own stamp on the national game, played in its very own peculiar, particular way. But nonetheless, it’s baseball. And every game begins the same. Just as the game will commence on Wednesday night at Nats Park. The umpire will declare 'Play ball!' And despite all of the preparation and pre-down, 25 degree practices in late February, Willie Stargell would likely be pleased.

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