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San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus bashes Padres after National Anthem mistake

The Padres are in hot water following a mistake made during the National Anthem ahead of Saturday's win over the Dodgers at Petco Park.

The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus was assembled and prepared to sing the National Anthem on Saturday when a recorded voice of a woman singing came over the loudspeakers. When the song ended, the 100 members were escorted off the field only to be heckled by a number of fans in the stands.

The Padres issued a brief statement later Saturday to apologize for the mixup.

Statement from the #Padres regarding tonight's National Anthem: pic.