Broadway actress faces criticism for reading national anthem lyrics from phone during performance before game

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New York Yankees fans appeared to have a tough day at the ballpark, and it started before first pitch and continued into the ninth inning when the team tried to close out a win over the Milwaukee Brewers during Thursday’s opening day game.

Betsy Wolfe, a Broadway actress and singer, was tapped to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game began. 

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Betsy Wolfe attends the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2025 Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on March 10, 2025, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

But Wolfe’s rendition appeared to raise eyebrows for the wrong reasons as fans were quick to point out that the California native was reading the lyrics off of her phone.

The "Juliet" star faced backlash on social media for having her phone out, with at least one fan imploring the Yankees on X to "do better." But others were impressed with her voice in general.

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Yankees fans’ hearts were racing early when catcher Austin Wells hit a solo home run to get on the board. He became the first catcher in MLB history to hit a lead-off home run on opening day.

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

Still, New York had a tough time closing the door on the Brewers.

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