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Kentucky's First District Congressman James Comer, R-Tompkinsville, took to the floor of the U.S. House on Wednesday to congratulate the Murray State University baseball team on their first trip to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College World Series.
He emphasized that the Murray State Racers shattered all expectations, and these players have shown the world the true meaning of determination and teamwork.
During his remarks, Comer said, "I rise today to announce that America has a new baseball team, and that baseball team is the Murray State Racers, located in Murray, Kentucky.
"Murray State is a real-life Cinderella story. Murray State was the number 4 seed after winning the Missouri Valley Conference, they played in the Oxford Regional where of course Ole Miss is, and they beat Ole Miss twice and Georgia Tech once to advance to the Super Regional.
"Then Murray State did what every blue-blooded Kentucky Wildcat fan could only dream of, they beat Duke. They didn't just beat Duke on their home field once, they beat Duke twice to advance to Omaha to the College World Series.
"This is a historic achievement for a small school. Murray State defied the odds in the era of NIL and big contracts and players getting paid. This is a group of baseball players that want to play ball. They play hard every game, they weren't highly recruited, and they win.
"So, congratulations to Coach (Dan) Skirka, the Murray State Racers, and the entire Murray, Kentucky community.
Comer added, "Let's celebrate this incredible achievement and rally behind our Racers as they head to Omaha, Nebraska with their sights set on victory."
Kentucky is the home of two of the eight teams in the College World Series this year. In addition to Murray State, the University of Louisville Cardinals are also in the field, with their sixth appearance.
