The New York versus Los Angeles, Yankees against Dodgers, Judge versus Ohtani rivalry baked in a new element Friday.
Hours before the opening pitch of the World Series, L.A. Archbishop José H. Gomez and New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan — leaders of the nation’s two largest Roman Catholic archdioceses — placed their own bicoastal bet over the outcome of the Fall Classic.
Gomez selected Randy’s Donuts as his prize to cede should the Yankees defeat the Dodgers, while Dolan said he would deliver New York-style bagels if Los Angeles prevails.
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The wager is also intended to raise awareness for a fundraising campaign for schools in both archdioceses.