You know me, I’m a fan of all things Michigan — especially our sports teams! And I’m so proud of our very own Tigers for advancing in the playoffs.

That’s why I figured now would be the best time to put my baseball knowledge to use to ask for your support. Right off the bat, I can think of a few similarities between politics and baseball.

1. We both have opponents. While the Tigers face other experts, Democrats’ opponents just so happen to be archaic GOP extremists who are a threat to our democracy.
2. We’re both thrown curveballs. More figuratively than literally for our campaign, but the Republican dark $$$ used to attack battleground Michigan is no joke.
3. We’re both in the major leagues. The MLB isn’t quite the same as Congress, but we both have eyes on us at all times looking for our next play — gameplans and legislation alike.

And if we’re unprepared to handle these things, well…that’s three strikes and we’re out!

That’s why I’m writing to you today to make a pitch to you — you support our campaign, and I’ll continue covering our bases in Congress to make sure our values are represented.

So, what do you say? With less than 5 weeks to go before Election Day, will you help Democrats hit a homerun up and down the ballot by pitching in $5, $10, $25 or whatever feels right?

Good luck Tigers!

— Haley