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Obama honors World Series champion San Francisco Giants

Obama holds an autographed ball he was given as he plays host to a reception for the San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) holds an autographed ball he was given as he plays host to a reception for the San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. Also pictured is Hall of Fame player Willie Mays (bottom L). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)
Morse wears a plaid blazer and bright blue pants during a reception for the San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Outfielder Michael Morse (3rd L, top row) wears a plaid blazer and bright blue pants during a reception for the San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. Morse played on the 2014 Giants, but currently is a member of the Miami Marlins. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)
Obama holds an autographed ball he was given as he plays host to a reception for the San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama holds an autographed ball he was given as he plays host to a reception for the San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)
Pence reacts to quips about him by Obama during a reception for the Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington
San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (top L) reacts to quips about him by U.S. President Barack Obama (bottom R) during a reception for the Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS)
Pence reacts to quips about him by Obama during a reception for the Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington
San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (top L) reacts to quips about him by U.S. President Barack Obama (not pictured) during a reception for the Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)
Obama and Baer introduce Mays during a reception for the San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer introduce Hall of Fame player Willie Mays (L) during a reception for the Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)
Obama holds an autographed base he was given as he plays host to a reception for the San Francisco Giants in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama holds an autographed base he was given as he plays host to a reception for the San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball's 2014 World Series champions, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Visits to the White House have become as routine as Madison Bumgarner's postseason dominance for the San Francisco Giants.

The Giants made their third visit to the White House in the last five years as President Barack Obama honored the team in the East Room on Thursday for their 2014 World Series championship. They defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in the final game of a best-of-seven series in October.