Dec. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif. he says it wasn’t Republican lawmakers who did it “an offensive and misogynistic comment” during Thursday night’s Congressional baseball game that prompted her to flip the bird toward their dugout, but rather a fan in the stands. Sanchez said Frank Thorpe of NBC News that the alleged comment came from an “obnoxious fan” who had previously yelled similar comments at her. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., takes the field during the congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Republicans outscored Democrats by a score of 10-0. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) “It wasn’t the team. It was an obnoxious fan who yells misogynistic st at me every year.” Earlier Friday, Sanchez said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the comment came “from the Republican side.” 2022 Congressional BASEBALL GAME: DEMOCRATIC REP. LINDA SANCHEZ AVOIDS DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS “The Congressional Baseball Game is one of my favorite events of the year. It’s a great cause and brings both sides of the aisle together for a night away from partisan politics. That’s why I was truly shocked to hear such an offensive and misogynistic comment from the Republican side on my way back to the boat,” her statement said. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, left, and Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, stand on the dugout before the congressional baseball game against congressional Democrats, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Washington. The annual baseball game between congressional Republicans and Democrats raises money for charity. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) “In the moment, I fought back. I have zero tolerance for men who make women feel like they’re insignificant or don’t belong – especially on the field. I will always stand against that kind of bigotry.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM At the time, her office did not respond to a follow-up request for comment about what the comment was or who made it. He declined to elaborate on the sighting to NBC News. “I’m not going to capitalize on that with an answer because it’s ugly and crude and has no place in a charity baseball game.” Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) and Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) celebrate after the Congressional Charity Baseball Game at Nationals Park on July 28, 2022 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The annual bipartisan game was first played in 1909. (Photo by Tassos Katopodis/Getty Images) Sanchez also took aim at Republican lawmakers for “trashing” her for her response. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “If the Republican women would stand up and say that’s not acceptable instead of, you know, trashing me for my response, then we might have a place where there’s no misogyny that’s tolerated by anybody anywhere.” The The Republicans eventually won the game 10-0, winning back to back and improving their record in the classic game, first played in 1909, to 44-42-1. Paulina Dedaj is a Digital Reporter for Fox News and Fox Business. Follow Paulina Dedaj on Twitter at @PaulinaDedaj. If you have a tip, you can email Paulina at [email protected]