World Series Champs Astros Invited To The White House

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Astros received their formal White House invitation to be honored by the president, a team spokesman said. The date has not yet been determined, but early reports indicate it could happen sometime during spring training.

The Astros won the club's first-ever World Series last fall after a memorable run in the playoffs that included a win over the Boston Red Sox in the AL Divisional Series, a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees in the AL Championship and then a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

"This is a tradition and an honor," Astros team president Reid Ryan told the Houston Chronicle today. "For many people, this might be their only time to ever be invited to the White House. And as the representatives of baseball and the World Series champs, when the White House calls and invites you to come up, it's something that as an organization we felt both a responsibility and an obligation to be part of."

Invitations for champions to the White House are customary for professional and most major collegiate sports.

Image: Houston Astros' Carlos Correa hoists the championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates during a rally honoring the World Series baseball champions Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)