Rookie Rep. Swalwell Scores Big in Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Debut

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) last night put his heart and reputation on the line to play for the Democrats in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, which dates back to 1909. Democrats shutout the Republicans with a victory of 22-0, the team's fifth consecutive win. Swalwell contributed to his team with a single, three stolen bases and three runs scored, with only one resulting sore hip.

"I am proud to be part of the victorious Democratic Congressional Baseball team. While we may not be able stop the GOP's sequester, we certainly sequestered them last night on the field," said Swalwell. "It was a fun night and a wonderful opportunity to raise money for good causes and build friendships with my colleagues on the team and across the aisle (or field)."

The baseball game was played in National's Park in Washington, DC. During the game Swalwell wore the jersey of Tennyson High School in Hayward, which earned more than 300 votes in a Facebook contest sponsored by Rep. Swalwell to determine the CA-15 high school jersey he would wear in the game.

The game raised $300,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and the Washington Literacy Center. The Democratic team practiced every session day at 7 AM for the two months leading up to the game.

"I promised to bring new energy to Congress and that pledge continued on the baseball field. I'm looking forward to make it six wins in a row in 2014. Until practice begins next year, the next step is recovery," added Rep. Swalwell.