The national anthem can't stay out of the spotlight in the 2014 World Series.
Prior to Game 3, the American flag ripped straight down its middle, creating a rather embarrassing pregame scene. The embarrassment on Sunday was self-inflicted for Staind singer Aaron Lewis. Just listen.
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Yikes. At least he rebounded to finish the thing out.
Lewis heard about it on Twitter — and even reshared some of the more nasty and profane hate he received — but he apologized for the error.
A statement on Lewis' website reads as follows: "All I can say is I'm sorry and ask for the Nation's forgiveness. My nerves got the best of me and I am completely torn up about what happened. America is the greatest country in the world. The Star-Spangled Banner means so much to so many, including myself. I hope everyone can understand the intensity of the situation and my true intent of this performance. I hope that the Nation, Major League Baseball and the many fans of our national pastime can forgive me."