In the midst of a disappointing season following up last year's World Series championship, the got to celebrate that success one last time on their off-day. The team visited the White House to be congratulated by President Joe Biden, which has to count as a welcome respite from a 54–61 record that currently has them holding third pace in the AL West. At the very least, the Rangers can boast that they were serenaded with a classical music rendition of Creed's "Higher," which during last season's World Series run.
Will this song ever be played in the White House again? Cue the classical Creed. — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) Somewhere, lead singer Scott Stapp is surely – and justifably – pumping his fist. President Biden praised the Rangers for their resilience last season, powering through the postseason after not winning the AL West and making the playoffs as a wild card.
Yet they defeated the , and before over the . "You never gave up," Biden said, . "You kept the faith.
And like your favorite band, Creed, you took each other higher and higher." In turn, the Rangers presented a No. 46 jersey to Biden with his name on the back and a pair of cowboy boots that the President joked would "give me another two inches.
" For Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, visiting the White House is nearly a regular occurrence. He previously celebrated three World Series championships with the – after the 2010, 2012 and 2014 seasons – while Biden was Vice President under President Barack Obama. .