Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti reached out to four-term St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay to stake a claim on the outcome of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Cardinals that opens Friday.-Cardinals

But rather than a bet involving food or something else, he suggested that the mayor of the losing city visit the other city to perform an agreed-upon public service project.

“We can do some work together to clean up or serve some meals,” Garcetti said.

Alas, Garcetti did not have a taker. Slay spokeswoman Maggie Crane said the mayor has decided not to accept the wager.

“We’ve had all sorts of success over the years, and the Cardinals spoil us,” Crane said. ”The mayor is tired of collecting on all these bets. We appreciate it, but sorry, no more bets.

— Rick Orlov