AP Photo/Julio CortezNine months after winning the franchise’s first World Series title, the Los Angeles Dodgers visited President Joe Biden and the White House to celebrate their historic title win.On Thursday, the Dodgers visited Washington, D.C., for their first game in a four-game series against Washington Nationals.Friday's visit will make the World Series champions the first professional team to visit Washington since the COVID-19 pandemic.Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times reporter, said that the party will be limited to 50 people due to ongoing coronavirus protocols.Joe Kelly, a Dodgers reliever, is well-known for his colorful personality on the mound. He brought that unique presence to the White House.According to Jomboy Media Kelly purchased the jacket when he traded his Dodgers game-worn jersey with a fan at Dodger Stadium.Biden and Kamala Harris, Vice President Kamala Harris, couldn't match Kelly's fashion sense but were both presented with jerseys by the Dodgers during their visit.Biden stated during his press conference with Dodgers that he believes what they discovered was that sports are more important than ever imagined.The president described the Dodgers not only as a baseball team, but also as an American cultural pillar. The president also praised the organization's willingness to open up their stadium as a mass testing ground, COVID-19 vaccine center, and voting site for last year.The Dodgers are in a good position to return to the White House either later in the year or in 2022 to celebrate another World Series title.Los Angeles' record of 50-31 ranks second in National League, just behind the San Francisco Giants' (50-30). The Dodgers have a run differential at least +100 this season (+110).
