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Mets Take on Pirates in 2026 Home Opener. Here's What to Know.

On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates for their home opener at Citi Field, with first pitch scheduled for 1:15 p.m. ET.
Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed excitement as the Mets take the field with a retooled roster, adding ace Freddy Peralta and infielders Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco following a disappointing 2025 campaign.
Grammy-Winning performer Christopher Jackson faced online mockery after mixing up lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner," repeating the line "What so proudly we hailed" during the opening day ceremony.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes exited during the first inning after allowing five runs, recording just two outs on 31 pitches before being replaced.
The new "Take the Train to the Game" promotion offers fans $5 off Long Island Rail Road tickets, while Citi Field features about 37 food offerings this season, including exclusive Blue and Orange Skies ice cream.

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We Cannot Tell A Lie: George Washington 'Hamilton' Actor Flubbed National Anthem

Actor Christopher Jackson struck out singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on opening day for the Mets.

5 days ago·United States

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WNYW

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Mets opening day National Anthem: What happened?

Jackson was supposed to sing "O'er the ramparts we watched," but instead went in reverse and repeated, "What so proudly we hailed" before moving on to the rest of the anthem.

5 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Musical Star Flubs Up National Anthem Prior To MLB Team's Opening Day

The 2026 campaign for the Mets got off to a bad start, but it wasn't their fault. Instead, you can point the finger at "Hamilton" actor Christopher Jackson.

5 days ago·Washington, United States

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Outkick

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'Hamilton' Star Stumbles Through National Anthem At Mets Opening Day

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5 days ago·Nashville, United States

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E! News

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Hamilton Star Christopher Jackson Flubs MLB National Anthem Performance With Wrong Lyrics at Mets Game

Christopher Jackson, who played George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton, messed up the lyrics to the national anthem during the New York Met’s MLB Opening Day baseball game.

5 days ago·United States

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Entertainment Weekly

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“Hamilton” Founding Father mixes up national anthem lyrics at Mets season opener

Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway smash, hit a lyrical mishap on opening day of the MLB season.Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyWho would think a Founding Father could flub the national anthem?Hamilton actor Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway musical, hit a lyrical snafu while belting "The Star Spangled Banner" before the New York Mets…

5 days ago·United States

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