President Donald Trump hugs Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki from behind in the team's visit to the White House. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Suzuki wears a "Make America Great Again" hat during the ceremony on the Truman Balcony. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI. | License Photo
The Washington Nationals mascots, the "Racing Presidents," dance in front of the White House prior to the event. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Guests gather on the South Lawn. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
First baseman Ryan Zimmerman gives Trump a jersey as first lady Melania Trump looks on. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Starting pitcher Max Scherzer speaks at the event, which followed a victory parade on Saturday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Starting pitcher and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg speaks. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The team's ballpark is only about two miles from the White House. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
First baseman Ryan Zimmerman (L) holds up the Commissioner's Trophy next to Trump. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Nationals owner Mark Learner arrives for the event. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo