New York Yankees supporters experienced a mix of frustration and triumph during Thursday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, with controversies emerging both before and during their 4-2 victory.
The pregame national anthem performance by Broadway star Betsy Wolfe sparked immediate debate when fans noticed the California-born singer referencing lyrics on her phone. Social media reactions were divided – while some criticized the lack of memorization (“Yankees need to do better”), others praised her vocal delivery despite the unconventional approach.
The drama continued into the ninth inning as new closer Devin Williams nearly squandered New York’s lead. After allowing back-to-back hits from Joey Ortiz and Isaac Collins, Williams surrendered one run before redeeming himself with clutch strikeouts against Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich to secure the win.
The polarizing anthem performance and tense final inning overshadowed what should have been a straightforward celebration of the Yankees’ strong start to the 2025 season. With the team’s home opener now in the books, fans will hope for smoother performances both on and off the field moving forward.
