Rep. Tom Rooney drove home the decisive run to give the Republicans an 8-7 win over the Democrats in a heart-stopping finish to the 55th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday night.

The Republicans had squandered a five-run lead in the sixth, but kept their cool at the plate and delivered two runs to win the game in their last at-bat in the seventh, ending the Democrats’ seven game winning streak.

“All streaks come to an end,” said Democrat Manager Rep. Mike Doyle as Republicans celebrated at home plate.

Winning “feels a lot better than losing,” said Republican skipper Joe Barton.

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