In 1973, the press could not refrain from Watergate-related puns in reporting the Congressional Baseball Game. Lou Frey’s series of singles—one shown here—helped “the GOP open the ‘gate’ so to speak, with a five-run first inning.” The Republican team, led by Silvio Conte, registered their tenth consecutive victory. Their advantage was attributed to pitching, particularly that of Bob Michel, who was the winning pitcher for each game in the team’s streak.