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Wounded congressman throws out first pitch for playoff game

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.

The Louisiana Republican made a triumphant return to the House last week - more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.

Scalise wore a red Nationals jersey Friday night with his name and No. 3 on the back. He threw to U.S. Capitol Police officer David Bailey while holding onto a walker stationed a few feet in front of the mound.

Scalise, Bailey and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice. Zack Barth and Matt Mika, the other shooting victims, were honored after the pitch.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., throws out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The Associated Press
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise pumps his fist after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Scalise recently returned to work at the Capitol, more than three months after a baseball practice shooting left him fighting for his life. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Associated Press
Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) greets House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., after he threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The Associated Press
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