Congressman Steve Scalise Throws 1st Pitch Before Game 1 of Nationals vs. Cubs

On Friday, before Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw the ceremonial first pitch.

A shooter seriously wounded the Republican congressman in a June practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, and Scalise used forearm crutches to reach the mound and a walker to stabilize himself.

He tossed a pinpoint strike to U.S. Capitol police officer David Bailey, who also suffered injuries in the shooting, behind home plate.

Everyone involved cheered during the stirring sequence.

Sports and politics have intertwined with varying opinions. In this instance, we can all embrace the intersection.