Overview
- During Friday's home opener in Anaheim, the military flyover missed the end of the national anthem, leaving an awkward pause on the field.
- Singer Alexandra Castle stretched the final lines to buy time and finished the song cleanly, drawing praise from fans for keeping her composure.
- Clips of the moment spread widely on social media, and many viewers faulted the Angels for poor event execution.
- Reporters, including The Athletic’s Sam Blum, noted it was the second straight year the anthem and flyover failed to sync, raising questions about the club’s coordination.
- The night ended on a sour note for the team as the Angels lost to the Mariners 3-1 in 10 innings.