# Press Corps Beats Lawmakers in Softball Game

> Washington press corps wins charity softball game against lawmakers.
- Title: Press Corps Beats Lawmakers in Softball Game · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Washington press corps wins charity softball game against lawmakers. Washington press corps defeated lawmakers 22-16 in the 18th annual Congressional Women’s…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/24/press-corps-team-beats-lawmakers-annual-charity-softball-game
- Published: 2026-09-24T03:45:24.871+00:00
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- Topics: congressional women's softball game, young survival coalition, press corps, lawmakers, washington, breast cancer, charity game, 22-16 score, 5.8 million, news, local
## Annual Charity Softball Game
Washington lawmakers and press corps played in the 18th annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game at Audi Field.
## Game Purpose
The game raises money for the Young Survival Coalition, which helps young women battling breast cancer.
## Historical Context
The event began after Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz faced breast cancer at age 41.
## Player Motivation
Each player represents a specific breast cancer survivor, giving hope through fundraising efforts.
## Bipartisan Camaraderie
Lawmakers emphasized the game’s role in building trust and relationships despite political divisions.
## Game Outcome
This year’s press corps team beat lawmakers 22-16, raising $5.8 million for the Young Survival Coalition.
## Key takeaway

Washington press corps defeated lawmakers 22-16 in the 18th annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game, raising $5.8 million for the Young Survival Coalition.