Key facts
- Republicans defeated Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.
- This victory extends the Republican team's winning streak to six consecutive seasons.
- Sen. Eric Schmitt's diving catch was featured on ESPN's "SportsCenter" Top 10 plays.
- Schmitt was named MVP of the game.
- Former baseball player Mark Teixeira is expected to join the GOP squad next year.
Republicans extended their winning streak in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, defeating Democrats 11-2. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri was a standout player, making a diving catch that was ranked fifth on ESPN's "SportsCenter" Top 10 plays of the day. Schmitt, who played baseball at Truman State University, was named MVP of the game. The Republicans' victory marks their sixth consecutive win in the annual showdown. Former MLB player Mark Teixeira, who is running for a House seat as a Republican in Texas, is expected to join the GOP squad next year.