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Oddsmakers have had theWashington Nationals as slight favorites to beat the Cubs in the National League Division Series, but that didn’t stop Mayor Rahm Emanuel from betting on the North Siders.
Emanuel and Washington, D. C., MayorMuriel Bowser havemade a wager on the series, which opened Friday in the nation’s capital.
“The Chicago Cubs are on a roll, and there is no doubt that they will Fly the W and take the series,” Emanuel said in a statement Friday. “But in the extremely unlikely event that the Cubs are not victorious, I thoughtmy friend Mayor Bowser would enjoy some great local delicacies from the best restaurant city in America.”
Emanuel is wagering sausage from Publican Quality Meats, prime bone- in ribeye steaks from Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse and two growlers of Vice District Brewing’s Habitual beer.
In wagering half- smokes from Ben’s Chili Bowl and DCBrau beer, Bowser was equally optimistic.
“With our all- star lineup and home field advantage, I am confident that that Nationals will come out of this series victorious,” she said in the statement. “I was already looking forward to celebrating our win, and now I can also look forward to enjoying some of Chicago’s most delicious treats.”
The losing mayor will also make a donation to Puerto Rico relief.
Emanuel’s bet is already looking good — the Cubs won Game 1 on Friday 3- 0. Game 2 is 4: 30 p. m. Saturday in D. C.