Country music artist Ingrid Andress performed the national anthem at the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby
Her rendition of the national anthem received mixed reactions from viewers
July 16, 2024
The T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, saw some exciting moments on Monday night as the best MLB home run hitters showcased their skills. However, before the action began, country music artist Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem which left some viewers with mixed feelings.
Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem prior to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
One person wrote on social media that Andress ‘united America’ with her performance.
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Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem prior to the MLB Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress' rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner was described as cringeworthy
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The author makes editorializing statements by using phrases like 'worst thing to happen', 'butchering the national anthem', and 'horrible national anthem'. The author also selectively reports details that support their negative opinion of Ingrid Andress' performance, while ignoring any positive reactions or context. There is no evidence of peer-reviewed studies or scientific facts being presented in this article.
After the Grammy Award nominee’s voice cracked throughout her rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the MLB’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday in Arlington, Texas, she quickly became meme fodder on social media.
That Ingrid Andress national anthem might have been the worst thing to happen in America in the last 48 hours #brutal.
Got to Ingrid Andress Wiki being edited before they revert it,
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The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting multiple people criticizing Ingrid Andress' national anthem performance and comparing it to previous poor performances. This is a fallacy as the author is not evaluating the merit of these criticisms or providing any context for why these individuals have this opinion.
]“Wow! @IngridAndress actually did it, she united America,” wrote one person on X (formerly Twitter) with a screenshot of multiple people on the platform criticizing the performance.
If anyone needs a timeline cleanse after Ingrid Andress’ horrible national anthem, here’s the greatest national anthem in the history of the MLB All-Star Game, courtesy of Meat Loaf in 1994 This is how it’s done.
Got to Ingrid Andress’ Wiki being edited before they revert it,” someone else wrote with a screenshot of a Wikipedia entry that reads, “She is also known for butchering the national anthem before the 2024 MLB All Star Game Home Run Derby.”
Country music star Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby with her rendition described as cringeworthy in some articles.
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Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby
Her performance received criticism due to her voice cracking throughout.
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Fallacies
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The author expresses his opinion about the singer's performance of the national anthem being 'cringeworthy'. This is a subjective statement and does not constitute a logical fallacy. However, it is important to note that the author's use of inflammatory rhetoric ('cringeworthy') may influence readers to form negative opinions about the singer without considering her musical abilities or intentions.
The author's statement: 'Her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was – for lack of a better word – cringeworthy.'
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hit 21 homers in the first round of the HR Derby but was eliminated.
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernández hit a home run with a longest distance of 466 feet in the HR Derby and became the first Dodger to win.
Teoscar Hernández defeated Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals with two home runs out of three swings.
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Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hit 21 homers in the first round of the HR Derby.
Alec Bohm was eliminated from the semifinals by Teoscar Hernández in a swing-off.
Teoscar Hernández became the first Dodger to win the HR Derby by defeating Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals with two home runs out of three swings.
Alec Bohm was eliminated from the 2024 Home Run Derby semifinals by Teoscar Hernandez in a swing-off.
Alec Bohm hit 14 homers in the semifinals, tying Teoscar Hernandez’s total.
Teoscar Hernandez hit two homers in the swing-off to advance to the finals, eliminating Alec Bohm.
Alec Bohm entered the derby with the longest betting odds due to having hit 11 homers beforehand.
Alec Bohm had support from his teammates during the derby, including Bryce Harper who brought a water jug labeled ‘Wooder’ for him.
Alec Bohm hit his longest home run in the first round at 445 feet with an exit velocity of 105 mph.
Alec Bohm was the No. 1 seed in the semifinals due to hitting the most homers (21) in the first round.
Alec Bohm will represent the Phillies and start at third base for the National League All-Star team.
The Phillies sent a franchise-record eight players to the All-Star game.
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Deception
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Fallacies
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The author makes several statements that are not fallacies but provide context and background information. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'According to MLB.com'. This does not significantly impact the overall quality of the article and does not detract from its credibility or accuracy.
MLB Home Run Derby: Ingrid Andress performed the national anthem at Globe Life Field on Monday night.
Some higher notes in her rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ caused particular difficulty for her.
Accuracy
Ingrid Andress performed the national anthem at Globe Life Field on Monday night.
Her performance received criticism due to her voice cracking throughout.
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions negative feedback about the singer's performance and does not provide any context or positive feedback. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the singing as 'pretty hard with their reviews' and 'one of the worst national anthems ever performed'.
I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life.
My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever.
Ingrid Andress giving Fergie a run for worst national anthem ever performed.
Fallacies
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The author makes an appeal to authority by referencing the negative reactions of social media users and Sports Illustrated writer Alex Carr. This is a fallacy as it does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why Andress' performance was actually a poor rendition of the national anthem.
The MLB Home Run Derby did not go off with a bang on Monday night, as singer Ingrid Andress was criticized heavily for her rendition of the national anthem at Globe Life Field on Monday night.
Social media was quick to react to Andress, and they were pretty hard with their reviews.
I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life.
Bias
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The author expresses a negative opinion towards the singer's performance of the national anthem and includes multiple quotes from social media users also expressing negative opinions. This demonstrates a bias against Ingrid Andress.
'My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever', 'Ingrid Andress giving Fergie a run for worst national anthem ever performed', 'I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life'
