'Time for a change': Ex-MLB star, GOP Senate candidate reveals top issues he will tackle in deep blue state

Steve Garvey, former MLB player and Republican Senate candidate, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview at Nationals Stadium that it is "time for a change" in California.

WASHINGTON D.C. - RepublicanSenate candidate and MLB legend Steve Garvey says that Californians are "tired" of the current statewide and national policies on inflation, crime, and the border - saying it's "time for a change" in Golden State politics as he competes for the long-held Democrat seat.

Garvey is up to bat in November to become the first Republican to serve in the California Senate since 1992 after defeating several Democrat challengers in the state's jungle primary in March.

While delivering batting tips to GOP lawmakers ahead of the annual congressional baseball game Wednesday, the former LA Dodgers first baseman told Fox News Digital that his campaign is gaining momentum.

"We're very proud of California for stepping up. It's a very narrow path," Garvey said during an interview at Nationals Stadium. "I think we've run a very good race. We've got a great team. We built momentum."

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California Senate candidate and former MLB player Steve Garvey spoke to Fox News Digital at Nationals Stadium Wednesday. (Fox News Digital)

The baseball star, who played for the Dodgers and San Diego Padres, said that "it's time to have political courage."

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"Political courage is standing up for what's right. Walking away from what's not. So I think it's time for a change in this country and that’s going to start in California," Garvey told Fox News Digital after