Unity, prayer at congressional baseball game

Thousands gathered at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night for the annual congressional baseball game—one day after a 66-year-old Illinois man shot four people during the Republican team’s morning practice. Organizers said it was important to go through with the bipartisan tradition that began in 1909, and an unusually large crowd gathered to show support. Before the game, President Donald Trump delivered a video message asking the nation to embrace unity. He said while Washington has its disagreements, all are there “to serve this nation we love and the people who call it home. That's the source of unity.” Republican and Democratic lawmakers gathered at second base, knelt together, and prayed during a moment of silence. The event sold about 20,000 tickets and raised $1 million for charity—more than double the amount raised last year. Democrats won the game, 11-2.

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