The undisputed best way to hear the national anthem at a sporting event is when it’s sung by all the fans. Usually that happens when there’s some kind of mishap with the microphone, but the A’s did it on purpose last night before last night’s game against the Rangers.
Oakland invited former ace Barry Zito out to the ballpark to lead the crowd in an unplugged rendition of the national anthem in honor of Earth Day. All the video boards and LED screens in the park were also turned off during the anthem, to send a message about conserving energy.