National Anthem Stumble, Pitcher's Struggle: Mets Win Opener

0:00It's March 26, from the locker room to your ears, this is New York Metz News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Metz kicked off their season Thursday at City Field with more than just baseball drama. Before the first pitch, award-winning performer Christopher Jackson stumbled while singing the National Anthem, forgetting part of the lyrics midway. Jackson nailed the opening lines but paused awkwardly before repeating a phrase from earlier in the verse. He quickly recovered, jumping ahead to the next line and powering through to the end without further issues. Cameras caught players and veterans in the stands reacting with clear winces to the slip-up, adding to the tense pre-game vibe. On the field, Pirates pitcher Paul Schienz matched the rough energy, getting chased after just two-thirds of an inning while giving up five runs. The Metz capitalized for an 11-7 win, starting their year at 1-0. Both Flubs set an unpredictable tone for the young season, but the Metz bats stole the

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