Singer Flubs Anthem, Mets Stumble in Opener

0:00It's March 26, from the locker room to your ears. This is New York Met's News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Met's kicked off their 2026 season with a rough patch on opening day against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City Field. Singer Chris Jackson flubbed the National Anthem by skipping an entire line, and the game started badly too, with the pirates jumping ahead to runs, to nothing on a home run in the first inning. Justin handled the opening line smoothly, but after singing through the perilous fight, he looped back to an earlier part and completely missed the. Bit about the ramparts, and gallantly streaming flag. Met's fans at the stadium and watching from home were left scratching their heads, taking the mix up as an unlucky omen right before the season tipped, off. The performer, a 50-year-old Broadway veteran named Chris Jackson, once played George Washington and Hamilton, and has appeared in shows like The, Mayan King, and then the Heights plus TV spots on Bull and Fringe.

1:01While the Met's fought back early, these early stumbles set a bumpy tone, leaving everyone wondering how the rest of the year will shake out for the team.