Texas, California politicians bet beer and lunch on World Series outcome

FILE - In this July 14, 2017 file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at an event where he announced his bid for re-election in San Antonio. Texas has four of the biggest cities in the U.S. and all have united against a shared opponent: Abbott, who is staking his political power on whether he can pass a Âbathroom bill,Â tax limits and other measures this summer that would choke away local control in places controlled by Democrats. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less FILE - In this July 14, 2017 file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at an event where he announced his bid for re-election in San Antonio. Texas has four of the biggest cities in the U.S. and all have ... more Photo: Eric Gay, STF Photo: Eric Gay, STF Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Texas, California politicians bet beer and lunch on World Series outcome 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

AUSTIN -- Texas BBQ, beer and California wine are on the line as the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series this week.

In a Tuesday press release, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was betting a six-pack of Houston-brewed beer and Texas BBQ on the Astros to beat the Dodgers in the best-of-seven-series. California Governor Jerry Brown matched Abbott with a selection of wine from wineries in Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino.

"Texas and California are recovering from some of the worst natural disasters our states have ever encountered," Abbott said in the press release. "As we work to overcome these challenges, our two states are united by America's pastime as we cheer on our home teams in the World Series. Go Astros!"

Abbott also announced he would be making a donation to California wildfire disaster relief, whether the Astros won or not.

The bets and the World Series are serving to reignite the Texas-California rivalry. If the Astros win, Brown won't be able to deliver the wine to Abbott in person due to California's travel ban on the State of Texas for public officials.

"While we don't expect to have to send any vino to Texas, we hope travelers from all over the world – yes, even the Lone Star State – will continue to visit California," Brown said.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and California Sen. Kamala Harris are also participating in the World Series festivities, betting lunch on their respective states' teams. Harris proposed the bet on Twitter, to which Cruz replied he was looking forward to "enjoying some of CA's finest food," courtesy of Harris.