Because the bullet shattered, there may be hundreds of fragments in Scalise's body and doctors do not intend to try to remove them all, Sava said. They also signed oversized cards sending well wishes to those who were injured in the shooting, including Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana.
Trump, in a video message played at the game, said the event had "a much deeper level of meaning" because of the shooting. This game is always an important moment for both parties to come together, to support charity, build friendships, and celebrate our national pastime.
The gunman died after being wounded in a gunfight with police.
Scalise remains in critical condition in a Washington, D.C. hospital following yesterday's early morning attack during a GOP team baseball practice in Arlington, Virginia. Two officers were shot, as were congressional aide Zach Barth and lobbyist Matt Mika.
"I served with many of these congressmen, they're my friends, including Rep. Steve Scalise, who is seriously wounded - but I can say with confidence that he continues to receive the best possible medical care".
CNN's Manu Raju reported Thursday that Scalise remained in critical condition after coming out of his latest surgery. Richmond, who plays for the Democratic team, said he had visited the hospital multiple times.
Both teams will wear Louisiana State University clothing and hats in honor of Scalise, a representative from the state and fan of the school's athletics teams, known as the Tigers. He added that Scalise would be in the hospital "for some time" and would need "a period of healing and rehabilitation" after being discharged.
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Scalise was rushed to MedStar Washington Hospital Center and was immediately taken into surgery.
The motive for the shooting remained unclear but authorities were zeroing in on the life of James T. Hodgkinson, a 66-year-old man from IL, in the months and weeks before Wednesday morning's shooting.
Representatives on both teams made a decision to go forward with the game, which got underway at 7 p.m.
The congressional boys of summer ditched partisan hardball for seven innings of healing Thursday at their annual baseball classic just 36 hours after a horrifying gun rampage at a Republican batting practice. We also pray Special Agents Crystal Griner and David Bailey of the Capitol Police for their heroic deeds that saved so many lives.
Sava said he told Scalise's family that "I am not declaring victory until he's playing ball in his backyard with his family".
House Speaker Paul Ryan was met with a bipartisan standing ovation when he announced that the game was still on during a meeting on Wednesday.
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