Press Team Defeats Congress in Annual Charity Softball Game
The "Bad News Babes" team, representing the Washington press corps, defeated the Congressional Women's Softball team 22-16 at Audi Field in their annual charity game. The event raises money for the Young Survival Coalition, which supports young women battling breast…
Kansas City, MO, September 23, 2026 —
The annual charity softball game saw the Washington press corps’ “Bad News Babes” team emerge victorious over the Congressional Women’s Softball team with a final score of 22-16.
The highly anticipated matchup took place at Audi Field, bringing together members of the press and lawmakers for a day of sport and philanthropy. The “Bad News Babes,” comprised of individuals from the Washington press corps, demonstrated strong offensive and defensive play throughout the game to secure their win.
The Congressional Women’s Softball team competed valiantly, but ultimately fell short against the press team’s performance. The score reflects a competitive contest, highlighting the skills and dedication of both participating groups.
This annual event serves a significant charitable purpose. Funds raised from the game benefit the Young Survival Coalition. This organization is dedicated to providing support and resources for young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The coalition focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by this demographic, offering programs and advocacy aimed at improving their health outcomes and quality of life.
The charity game has become a tradition, fostering camaraderie between the legislative branch and the journalistic community while supporting a critical cause. The exact date of the game was not specified in the provided information, nor were individual player statistics or specific fundraising totals.
Story summarized from the original created by Emma Wulfhorst on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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