Houston Astros to visit White House for 2022 World Series win
HOUSTON - The Houston Astros are headed to the White House to celebrate their 2022 World Series win.
The Astros are scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. on Aug. 7 for the visit.
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The tradition of the World Series winner going to the White House and meeting with the president is believed to span almost a century.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradb
After a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the 2022 World Series on Nov. 5, the Astros became the World Series Champions for the second time in franchise history.
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The Astros also visited the White House in 2018 after their 2017 World Series win.