The 2024 Home Run Derby started on a bad note.
Actually, there are a few.
Ingrid Andres’ performance of the national anthem before Monday’s celebration at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, drew harsh criticism on social media.
“That playing of the national anthem was more harmful to America than the attack on Pearl Harbor.” Written by a certain X user.
“A terrible new national anthem has been released.” Another Post.
“This is the worst national anthem I’ve ever heard.” Add another one.
The 32-year-old country singer is a four-time Grammy nominee and may soon join other historically terrible national anthem performances.
Roseanne Barr’s performance at a San Diego Padres game in 1990, in which she screamed the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” clutched her crotch and spat on the pitcher’s mound, is the lowest standard by which to compare this song’s delivery.
Pop singer Fergie delivered an ear-splitting performance at the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend and subsequently apologized.
“I’m a risk-taker artistically, but clearly this performance did not strike the tone I intended,” she said. “I love this country and I honestly did my best.”
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez won the Home Run Derby, beating Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. with a home run in the final round.
