LOS ANGELES — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, they were met with a surprising rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Latin pop and R&B singer Nezza stood in front of the crowd, closed her eyes and belted the song out — in Spanish.

Latin singer Nezza said she is "super proud" of performing the national anthem in Spanish, despite being discouraged to do so by the Dodgers, and that she has "no regrets."

Music artist Nezza sings the national anthem prior to a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Jessie Alcheh/AP) Pop singer Vanessa Hernandez,

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The Padres are looking to avoid the 4-game sweep after suffering a 4-3 walk-off loss Wednesday night. San Diego scored 2 runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game, but C Will Smith belted a pinch-hit walk-off solo homer to send the home crowd into hysterics.