WASHINGTON—Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) proudly recognized and congratulated the Murray State Racers baseball program for an unforgettable season and their historic, first-ever appearance in 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. Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement and rally behind our Racers as they head to Omaha, Nebraska with their sights set on victory.

Watch Congressman Comer’s remarks HERE.

Mister Speaker,
 
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 Skirka, the Murray State Racers, and the entire Murray, Kentucky community.
 
Thank you, and I yield back.