Game On! Congressmen Cleaver & Crowley Announce Wager on World Series

Washington, D.C. – Today, CongressmanEmanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, announced they have placed a friendly wager on the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.

If the Royals win, Crowley, who represents Citi Field, will provide Cleaver with Italian ice from the Lemon Ice King of Corona and heroes from Mama's of Corona. If the Mets win, Cleaver will provide Crowley with a President's BBQ Platter from Kansas City's own Gates Bar-B-Q.

"The New York Mets are a worthy team, but they underestimate the Kansas City Royals at their peril," said Congressman Cleaver.  "With their spirit, their skill, and their  victory in the ALCS, the Royals will surely succeed in the World Series.  I don't usually gamble, but I will make an exception and wager some of the finest barbecue Kansas City, Missouri has to offer.  Victory shall be sweet indeed."

"Congressman Cleaver is my respected colleague, my good friend, and my mentor. But that won't stop me from saying that I can't wait to see the disappointment on his face when the Mets win the World Series," said Congressman Crowley. "The Amazin' Mets have had an amazing season, and I can't wait to celebrate a big Mets victory with a little Kansas City BBQ!"

The Royals will host the Mets on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium in Game 1 of the best-of-seven World Series.

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Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Claycomo, and all of Ray, Lafayette, and Saline Counties. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and also a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. A high-resolution photo of Congressman Cleaver is available here.

For more information please contact John Jones – john.h.jones@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-4535.