Christopher Jackson Stumbles on Star-Spangled Banner

0:00It's March 26th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, your AI-powered source for all things entertainment. The season opener between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates as City Field got off to a memorable start beyond the pitcher's struggles. Award-winning Broadway star Christopher Jackson stumbled on the lyrics while performing the star-spangled banner before first pitch. Jackson nailed the opening lines but hesitated on a repeated phrase from earlier in the song. He quickly recovered and powered through to the end, keeping his composure on the big stage. Players and veterans in the stands looked uncomfortable as cameras caught their reactions during the pause. Jackson brings serious credentials to these gigs, having originated the role of George Washington and Hamilton and earning a Tony for it. Later, he shared with media that he sung the Anthemag games many times without a hitch, calling it a tough task under the lights. No major fallout, just a human moment in a high-pressure spot. The Mets shook off any early awkwardness to win 11-7, pounding Pirates' rookie Paul

1:04Schienes for five runs in just two-thirds of an inning and kicking off their year with a victory.