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Keith Hernandez Flubs Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Name on SNY Subway Series Broadcast

The moment drew wide sharing online during his first Citi Field game since back surgery.

Overview

  • During the first inning Sunday on SNY, Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez misstated Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s name as "Chaz Jizzolm" before correcting himself.
  • Chisholm struck out in that plate appearance and the Mets beat the Yankees 7-6 in a 10-inning walk-off.
  • Clips of the slip circulated widely on social media as sports outlets highlighted the on-air gaffe.
  • Sunday was Hernandez's first game back calling a Mets home broadcast at Citi Field after recent back surgery.
  • Coverage also noted he made a similar name mix-up about three years ago, a reminder of his long-running, quirky on-air style.