Mets Win Opener, Jackson's Anthem Gaffe Steals Show

0:00On March 27th, the New York Metz kicked off the 2026 Major League Baseball season with an 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at City Field on Thursday. Before the first pitch from New Metz starter, Freddie Peralta, all eyes were on the national anthem performance where singer Christopher Jackson made a e, noticeable slip up. Jackson skipped the line about the ramparts and repeated the earlier phrase about what so proudly we hailed. The 50-year-old Broadway veteran from Metropolis, Illinois, has starred in shows like Hamilton, The Lion King, and Time in the Wind. After the game, Jackson owned up to the mistake in a chat with reporters, handling it with grace and a bit of humor that won over fans. No one seemed to upset as these things happen in live performances. Meanwhile, the real headline on the Mall might have been Pirates Ace Paul Schienes, last year's National League-Sai Young winner. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, surrendering five earned runs for a rough earned run average of 67.50.

1:03The Metz starts strong at home, but both teams know it's early in a long season with plenty more twists ahead. New York Metz news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with The Story.