**Summary: New York Yankees Fans Experience Opening Day Drama**
New York Yankees fans faced a challenging opening day at the ballpark against the Milwaukee Brewers, marked by a controversial national anthem performance and a tense ninth inning.
### Opening Day Highlights
**Who:** New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers
**What:** Opening day game
**When:** Thursday
**Where:** Yankee Stadium
**Why:** To kick off the MLB season
### Controversial Anthem Performance
Broadway actress and singer Betsy Wolfe was chosen to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game. However, her performance drew criticism as she was seen reading the lyrics from her phone. Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with some urging the Yankees to “do better,” while others appreciated her vocal talent.
### Game Recap
– **First Home Run:** Yankees catcher Austin Wells made history by hitting a solo home run, becoming the first catcher in MLB history to hit a lead-off home run on opening day.
– **Ninth Inning Tension:** The Yankees struggled to secure their lead in the ninth inning. New closer Devin Williams allowed a single and a double, leading to a run scored by the Brewers. However, he managed to strike out Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich, sealing the Yankees’ 4-2 victory.
The two teams are set to face off again on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET.
### Conclusion
Will the Yankees continue their winning streak in the upcoming game against the Brewers?
**FAQs:**
**Q: Who performed the national anthem at the Yankees’ opening day?**
A: Betsy Wolfe, a Broadway actress and singer, performed the national anthem but faced criticism for reading the lyrics from her phone.
