June 11, 2019
Announcers For The Game 2019
The legislators of the Ohio General Assembly formed a team, the Capitol Cannons, and played a vintage base ball (originally two words) with the Ohio Village Muffins on the front lawn of the Ohio Statehouse. They used the 19th century rules, and had a fun time. The final score was: Muffins-16, Cannons-4. The Muffins retained the Richard Schuricht Memorial Cup for another year.

Host--Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board. Sponsored by the Ohio Lobbying Association, Jessica Mead, president. National Anthem by Claire O'Shaghnessy. First pitch by Senator Jay Hottinger. Team captains were Senator Frank Hoagland and David Boop. Cannons coach was Abby Hoagland. Thanks to the Ohio History Connection. Food truck by Paddy Wagon. Beverages by Milo's Catering. Craft table by Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center. Cannon firing and Victorian games by 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A. Guest announcers were Andy Chow, Ohio Public Radio; Rob Eshenbaugh, Capitol Advocates; Representative Kent Smith and Jim Kimnach, Muffins Announcer.