[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 10, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H9748]
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                          THE SEATTLE MARINERS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of May 
12, 1995, the gentleman from Washington [Mr. Metcalf] is recognized 
during morning business for 5 minutes.
  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, I just have to say it, how about those 
Seattle Mariners? The whole Nation saw the playoff as they swept the 
Yankees in Seattle to win the divisional series.
  To recap, in the bottom of the 11th inning, Joey Cora bunted to get 
to first base, then Ken Griffey, Jr. followed with a great single which 
moved Cora all the way to third, as we watched. Then as the American 
League's batting champion, Edgar Martinez, hit a ball to deep left 
field, we knew Cora was home. But did you see Ken Griffey, Jr. really 
hustle all the way from first base to score the winning run? What a 
finish.
  I would like to place a friendly challenge to may colleague, the 
gentleman from Cleveland, OH. If the Mariners lose the American League 
series, I will send a box of Washington apples and a salmon to him. I 
look forward to what my colleague would risk on this wager.
  Seriously, Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Mariners and 
Lou Piniella for their outstanding season, and it is not over yet. The 
Mariners just refuse to lose.

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