Video: Crystal Griner Throws First Pitch In Women's Congressional Game

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A week after a gunman opened fire at a GOP congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, one of the heroic Capitol Police officers, Special Agent Crystal Griner, was released from the hospital and had a special way to celebrate. Griner threw the first pitch at the Women's Congressional Softball Game Wednesday night.

Griner was shot in the ankle while exchanging gunfire with the shooter. Griner, Bailey and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise were injured, along with three others. The shooter died from gunshot wounds at the hospital. Witnesses to the shooting say the Capitol Police officers' quick response prevented death and further injuries.

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Watch Griner's first pitch below:

Griner played softball during her high school career, making First Team All-County 2001 and becoming MVP in 2001. She also played basketball in high school and college.

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Like the Congressional Baseball Game, the softball game raises money for charity. Members of Congress square off versus reporters in the D.C. press corps to raise money for the Young Survival Coalition, which helps young women with breast cancer.

Images via Rep. Katherine Clark