It was all for charity, but tensions were still high on Thursday night annual congressional baseball game. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., displayed poor sportsmanship during it 87th installment of the game when she was seen running away from the Republican boat during the sixth period with the Democrats trailing by five runs. Representative Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Vice Chairwoman of the House Democratic Conference, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 29, 2017. (REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein) After a walk, Sanchez was pulled for a pinch runner, but while returning to the dugout, she looked behind her. fellow legislators on the opposite side of the aisle before making the offensive gesture. WASHINGTON, DC: DEMOCRATS SHUT OUT DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS BASEBALL GAME AT NATIONALS PARK It is unknown what prompted the outcry from Sanchez, but social media erupted in response. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Republicans closed out the game on a 10-0 run, winning back-to-back victories and improving their record in the classic game, which was first played in 1909, to 44-42-1. House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., left, and Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, congratulate Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, after Pfluger was named the congressional Republican team’s Most Valuable Player after Congressional baseball game, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Washington. The annual baseball game between congressional Republicans and Democrats raises money for charity. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosithe coach of the Democratic team, said in an interview with Fox News’ Chad Pergram that the camaraderie and love of baseball were the reasons members of Congress continue to put aside their differences for the game. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “This game is so great and the people are so nice,” he said of America’s favorite pastime. “That’s what makes it great that we’re competitive and it’s great to be here and have a little fun.” Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, left, and Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, stand on the dugout before the congressional baseball game against congressional Democrats, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Washington. The annual baseball game between congressional Republicans and Democrats raises money for charity. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Maybe he spoke too soon. Fox News’ Lawrence Richard contributed to this report. Paulina Dedaj is a Digital Reporter for Fox News and Fox Business. Follow Paulina Dedaj on Twitter at @PaulinaDedaj. If you have a tip, you can email Paulina at [email protected]
