Golden State Today

Governor Gavin Newsom of California and Governor Kathy Hochul of New York have entered into a friendly wager ahead of the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. The agreement is straightforward: if the Dodgers win, Governor Hochul will display Dodgers memorabilia in her office for one day. Conversely, should the Yankees triumph, Governor Newsom will exhibit Yankees memorabilia in his office for a day.

The rivalry between these two teams is well-known, having started back in the 1940s when the Dodgers were still based in Brooklyn. The Dodgers and Yankees have faced each other 11 times in World Series history, marking it as one of baseball's most famous rivalries.

Governor Newsom expressed his enthusiasm by stating, “Game on, Governor Hochul! While I respect the Yankees’ storied history, California knows how to win championships. As a proud San Franciscan, you won’t hear me say this often, but this year: Go Dodgers!”

In response, Governor Hochul laid out her terms: “Here’s my wager to you Governor Newsom: If it turns out that I win — and I will — I’ll be requiring that you display in your office some Yankees memorabilia. If the opposite occurs, we’ll talk about that then, but I’d have to do the same for you. Let’s play ball!”

This bet adds an additional layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated series between two iconic teams.