City Of Houston: Mayor Sylvester Turner Makes Friendly Wager With Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms

Press release from the City of Houston :

October 27, 2021

Watch the 2021 World Series Bet: Houston's Mayor Turner Wagers Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

October 27, 2021 -- In the spirit of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have made a friendly wager.

Mayor Bottoms has agreed to wear an Astros jersey when the Braves lose. She also will send Mayor Turner some award-winning peach cobbler from the historic Paschal's restaurant, a case of Mayor Bottoms' favorite Cherry Coke Zero, beer from Best End Brewing Company, and a hammer from Home Depot in honor of Atlanta's home run hero Hammering "Hank" Aaron.

If the Astros lose the World Series, the City of Houston will send Mayor Bottoms Brisket Fried Rice and Pork Ribs from Blood Brother's BBQ, a case of "H-Town Pils" beer from St. Arnold's Brewery and tamales and lemonade from Irma's Original. Mayor Turner will also wear a Braves jersey.

The friendly wager was announced via Instagram Live on Monday and can be watched here. Game 2 of the World Series takes place in Houston tonight at 7 p.m. CT.

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