Baseball earned the title of the American Pastime more than a century ago, and the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity has been a tradition in Washington, D.C., since 1909. Our lawmakers have a difficult and important job, and this event allows them to have some fun and get to know each other a little better.The shooting at the GOP’s practice on Wednesday was senseless and sobering. Five people were injured, including Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana and two Capitol Police officers.