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Country Star's World Series Anthem Jinx: 4 Games, 4 Extra-Inning Thrillers
28 Oct
Summary
- Brad Paisley has performed the national anthem at 4 World Series games since 2017
- Each time, the game has gone into extra innings, including 18-inning marathons in 2018 and 2025
- Paisley's wife joked that his performances may be the cause of the long games
According to the news, country music star Brad Paisley has developed an uncanny connection between his national anthem performances at the World Series and the games going into extra innings. On October 27, 2025, Paisley sang the anthem before Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, and the game ended up lasting 18 innings - the longest in World Series history, matching the 2018 game that also saw Paisley perform.
This was the fourth time since 2017 that Paisley has sung the national anthem at a World Series game, and each time, the game has gone into extra innings. In 2017, his performance preceded an 11-inning game, while in 2018 and 2024, the games lasted 18 and 10 innings respectively. Fans have taken notice of this curious coincidence, with Paisley's wife Kimberly even joking that his performances may be the cause of the long games.
Despite the surprising trend, Paisley has yet to comment on the "jinx" surrounding his World Series anthem appearances. Nonetheless, his performances have become a unique part of the Fall Classic experience, with the country star's vocal talents now seemingly intertwined with extra-inning baseball drama.
