Trump Hosts 2-Time Champion Dodgers at White House, Hails Ohtani and Eyes 3-Peat
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Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 23
Trump Hosts 2-Time Champion Dodgers at White House, Hails Ohtani and Eyes 3-Peat
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 23
Summary
Washington hosted the Dodgers on Thursday for their second straight White House celebration after Los Angeles won a second consecutive World Series, beating Toronto in Game 7 last fall.
Trump singled out Shohei Ohtani, comparing him to Babe Ruth, and praised the club as “one of the great brands anywhere in the world” while joking he might see them again next year.
Mark Walter presented Trump with a No. 47 Dodgers jersey and a replica championship ring, prompting Trump to joke about whether he had to report the gift before pocketing it.
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “going for a three-peat,” while Trump noted the team currently has baseball’s best record; Mookie Betts skipped the event, saying he preferred to spend the off day with family.