Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker issues wager to Houston Mayor over Rangers-Astros ALCS
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross have issued a challenge to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ahead of the Texas Rangers American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
The ALCS will pit American League West and instate rivals against each other for the first-ever time in the MLB playoffs.
The challenge was issued on Thursday when the City of Arlington’s X, formerly Twitter, account suggested the challenge saying the loser has to wear the winning team’s jersey in the city council meeting.
Parker followed up saying she wanted in on the wager.
I like the way you think, @CityOfArlington. Let's raise the stakes to support our North Texas home team -- I'm game to join Mayor Ross on the wager to support our @Rangers on behalf of @CityofFortWorth. You in, @SylvesterTurner? #GoAndTakeIt https://t.co/alqUO61WtO
— Mayor Mattie Parker (@MayorMattie) October 12, 2023
Turner responded by accepting Ross’ challenge while boasting the Astros had won two titles already during his time as Houston’s Mayor.
Since I’ve been Mayor, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the @astros win the #WorldSeries … twice, so I accept @CityOfArlington ‘s Mayor Jim Ross friendly wager!! Let's make this upcoming game even more exciting for our cities! ️ #Ready2Reign pic.twitter.com/pMesb3mqNh
— Houston Mayor's Office (@houmayor) October 12, 2023
