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The annual congressional baseball game: A look back at previous years

Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise celebrates with fans after the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise celebrates with fans after the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
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Florida Republican Rep. Thomas Rooney celebrates after scoring the winning run during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
Florida Republican Rep. Thomas Rooney celebrates after scoring the winning run during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
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California Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez nearly loses her helmet while running to first base during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
California Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez nearly loses her helmet while running to first base during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
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Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., cheers with teammates during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., cheers with teammates during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
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Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise tags Louisiana Democratic Rep. Cedric Richmond during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise tags Louisiana Democratic Rep. Cedric Richmond during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
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Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake slides into home with Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy as catcher during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake slides into home with Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy as catcher during the annual congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 23, 2016.
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President Obama smiles as he makes a visit to the congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 11, 2015, in Washington.
President Obama smiles as he makes a visit to the congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 11, 2015, in Washington.
Evan Vucci, AP
Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith waves the ball before throwing out the first pitch prior to the 42nd annual congressional baseball game on July 10, 2003, at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md.
Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith waves the ball before throwing out the first pitch prior to the 42nd annual congressional baseball game on July 10, 2003, at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md.
Nick Wass, AP
Rep. Steve Largent, R-Okla, pitches for the Republicans in the 40th annual congressional baseball game on June 21, 2001, at Prince Georges County Stadium in Bowie Md.
Rep. Steve Largent, R-Okla, pitches for the Republicans in the 40th annual congressional baseball game on June 21, 2001, at Prince Georges County Stadium in Bowie Md.
Linda Spillers, AP
Baseball commisioner Bud Selig, left, shakes hands with Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., prior to the 38th annual Roll Call congressional baseball game in Bowie, Md.,on June 24, 1999.
Baseball commisioner Bud Selig, left, shakes hands with Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., prior to the 38th annual Roll Call congressional baseball game in Bowie, Md.,on June 24, 1999.
John Gillis, AP
Rep. Steve Largent, R-Okla., the starting pitcher for the Republicans, pitches during the 37th annual congressional baseball game at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md., on June 23, 1998.
Rep. Steve Largent, R-Okla., the starting pitcher for the Republicans, pitches during the 37th annual congressional baseball game at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md., on June 23, 1998.
Nick Wass, AP
Rep. Rick White, R-Wash, left, discusses batting stances and swings with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash, before the 36th annual congressional baseball game at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md., on July 29, 1997.
Rep. Rick White, R-Wash, left, discusses batting stances and swings with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash, before the 36th annual congressional baseball game at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md., on July 29, 1997.
Nick Wass, AP
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill., bottom, is out as he tries to steal third base, tagged out by Rep. Chip Pickering, R-Miss., in the 36th annual congressional baseball game at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md., on July 29, 1997.
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill., bottom, is out as he tries to steal third base, tagged out by Rep. Chip Pickering, R-Miss., in the 36th annual congressional baseball game at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md., on July 29, 1997.
Nick Wass, AP
Democrat Tim Holden of Pennsylvania gets ready to tag out Republican Todd Tiahrt of Kansas before they collided at the plate in the fourth inning of the congressional baseball game in Bowie, Md., on Aug. 1, 1995.
Democrat Tim Holden of Pennsylvania gets ready to tag out Republican Todd Tiahrt of Kansas before they collided at the plate in the fourth inning of the congressional baseball game in Bowie, Md., on Aug. 1, 1995.
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