ˈæftɚ ðə nˈæʃənəl ˈænθəm ɪz sˈʌŋ, wˈɑːli ænd ɐ ɡˈɛst fˈɔːɹməli bɪɡˈɪn ðə ɡˈeɪm wɪððɪ ɐnˈaʊnsmənt "plˈeɪ bˈɔːl".
After the national anthem is sung, Wally and a guest formally begin the game with the announcement "play ball".