WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Republicans and Democrats faced off Wednesday night for the annual Congressional baseball game.

Republicans won for the fifth year in a row.

It’s a friendly competition for a good cause.  Organizers say they’ve raised more than $2.8 million dollars, a new record.

The money goes toward charities serving children and families in the Washington, D.C., area.

California Democratic Congressman Gil Cisneros says the game sets a good example for the country.

“Whenever we work together, whenever we do things together, it always shows something positive for the country,” said Cisneros.

The game additionally commemorates eight years since Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was injured during a Republican baseball practice. This year, he took the first turn at bat.

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) says the friendly competition shows Americans things aren’t as divided as they seem, even if just for a night.

“There’s plenty of things to argue about tomorrow in Washington but tonight we’re here for a good cause and it’ll be a lot of fun,” said Schmitt.

Organizers say they sold more than 30,000 tickets for the game.