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Cedric Richmond’s day out at the Congressional Baseball game

The “Babe Ruth” of Congress shows out during the charity game

Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) runs to first base in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated
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Brent Lewis By Brent Lewis @blewisphoto
June 16, 2017
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  • Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) runs to first base in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park.
    Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) runs to first base in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park.
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: General view of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: General view of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Grounds keepers prepare the field before the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Grounds keepers prepare the field before the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • U.S. House Chaplain Fr.Patrick J. Conroy leads a prayer for the players during the 56th Annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before.
    U.S. House Chaplain Fr.Patrick J. Conroy leads a prayer for the players during the 56th Annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before.
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) takes the field in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) takes the field in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Matt Davison and Rachael Robertson enjoy the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Matt Davison and Rachael Robertson enjoy the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) pitch's in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) pitch's in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) at third base during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) at third base during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: US Capital Police stands guard durrig the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: US Capital Police stands guard durrig the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) watch's his teammates during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) watch's his teammates during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Fans take in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Fans take in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park. The game goes on as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) at third base during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) at third base during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Kevin Lendo enjoys his six season working at the the park during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Kevin Lendo enjoys his six season working at the the park during the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
  • Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) pitch's in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before.
    Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) pitch's in the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before.
  • Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and his son Cedric Jr. leave the field after the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
    Washington, DC - JUNE 16 ,2017: Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and his son Cedric Jr. leave the field after the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at the National Park as scheduled after House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot during a practice the day before. (Tasos Katopodis for The Undefeated)
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