Tigers Opening Day highlights

The scoreboard out in left field is ready for Opening Day in Detroit as the Tigers kick off the 2015 season against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in Detroit. Photos taken on Monday, April 6, 2015.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera kisses his bat during batting practice before Monday's season opener against Kansas City Royals. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Allen Couet, 14 is one of the first to get into the gates at Comerica Park for the Opening Day festivities. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Adam Canedo, 2, enjoys his first Detroit Tigers Opening Day with his mother Crystal Canedo out in the stands down the first base line. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after batting practice on Monday, March 31, 2014. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Detroit Tiger sculptures look over the City of Detroit for Opening Day. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Kansas City's Alcides Escobar (2) rubs his bat on Tigers' Miguel Cabrera during batting practice on Monday, March 31, 2014. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Tigers head coach Brad Ausmus and the starting lineup during introductions before the Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

People stand for the National Anthem at the Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers Miguel Cabrera stretches out for an out on Royals and former Tigers Omar Infante in the first inning during Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers Victor Martinez launches a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) catches a pop-up fly by Alcides Escobar (2) for the last out for Kansas City in the second inning. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera laughs at Kansas City's Omar Infante (14) as he's safe at second after hitting a double in fourth inning. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Royals Eric Hosmer beats Tigers Rajal Davis to the first base bag for an out with Royals James Shield leaping over the top in the fifth inning. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers' pitcher Justin Verlander at the end of the sixth inning. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

A super Tigers fans enjoying the sun, the Tigers victory or both, throws a fist into the air on the Detroit Tigers season opening at Comerica Park. nning. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers Alex Gonzalez is mobbed by teammates including Nick Castellanos (on his back) whose single brought the winning run to third, after hitting a single bringing in the winning run, (#18) Collins on third base in the bottom of the ninth inning on Royals pitcher Greg Holland, seen walking away, to win 4-3. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers Alex Gonzalez is mobbed by teammates including Nick Castellanos (on his back) whose single brought the winning run to third, after hitting a single bringing in the winning run, (#18) Collins on third base in the bottom of the ninth inning on Royals pitcher Greg Holland to win 4-3. Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs the Kansas City Royal at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 2014.

Tigers' Alex Gonzalez (28) celebrates his RBI single giving the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the ninth. Photos of Detroit Tigers Opening Day on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

l-r, John Stasie of Commerce Twp. and Douglas Wehner of Ferndale grill some brats and hot sausage during their tailgate party. Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park, Detroit, MI.

Barbara Miller, 45, of Brighton dances to the music at the Opening Day Block Party in Grand Circus park.Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park, Detroit, MI.

Ernie Bailey, 47, of Southgate is ready for the season opener.Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park, Detroit, MI.

Maurice Alexander of the Detroit Police Dept. directs traffic on Woodward Ave. at Elizabeth St. Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park, Detroit, MI.

Josh Will pulls in a batting practice ball in the stands over Bart Wilhelm before the Tigers take on the Twins on Opening Day. MLB Detroit Tigers Opening Day game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 2015.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher David Price, followed by closer Joe Nathan make their way down the line of teammates after the two shutout the Twins in a 4-0 opening day victory. MLB Detroit Tigers Opening Day game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 2015.

It wouldn't be an opening day without Pam and Tony Rinna of Southgate in their usual full faceprint before the first pitch on Opening Day. MLB Detroit Tigers opening day against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 2017.

A bag of 'Mr. I' pins to be given out to fans when they enter the gates. Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017.

Detroit Tigers players Victor Martinez, Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander and Ian Kinsler remove the tarp off of the 'Mr I' logo in front of the Tigers bench to commemorate owner Mike Ilitch, who passed during the offseason, with wife Marian Ilitch and members of the family looking on. MLB Detroit Tigers opening day against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 2017.

Marian Ilitch wipes away a tear standing with her son, Chris Ilitch, next to Al Avila, right, Tigers executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager after a moment of silence during the tribute to Michael Ilitch before the game. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017.

Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez celebrates the win. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017. Tigers win, 6-5.

Sheryl Gatt of Novi, left, gets excited a few minutes before gates open with John Lukas of Waterford. Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017.

Detroit Tigers Opening Day brings fans out in droves.

A-10 Warthogs from Selfridge Air National Guard Base do a fly-over on the Detroit Tigers home opener in Detroit. MLB Detroit Tigers opening day against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 2017.

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and former Tigers catcher Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez greet each other after Verlander caught the ceremonial first pitch from Rodriguez. MLB Detroit Tigers opening day against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 2017.

Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first from his knees but not in time to get Boston's Brock Holt in the third inning. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017. Tigers win, 6-5.

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the sixth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017. Tigers win, 6-5.

Tom Renner and Larry Griffin 'high-5' after a triple by Nick Castellanos in the bottom of the 6th inning. MLB Detroit Tigers opening day against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 2017.

Tigers right fielder Tyler Collins cannot catch this fly ball off the bat of Boston's Pablo Sandoval in the seventh inning. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017. Tigers win, 6-5.

Tigers' Justin Upton draws a walk in the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017. Tigers win, 6-5.

Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez celebrates the win. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 7, 2017. Tigers win, 6-5.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera swings during his at bat in the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox at Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 8, 2017. Tigers win 4-1.

Crowd file into Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers Opening Day. Detroit Mounted Police Corporal Garnet Steen and officer Brandon Murphy patrol a quiet Montcalm Street in front of Comerica Park. Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 1, 2021.

LIsa Stolarski of Antique Touring.com sits in style in front of Comerica Park before the Detroit Tigers opening day game. Detroit Tigers home opener at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 2023.

Larry Dick with grandson Franklin Hernandez, 2 on the merry-go-round at Comerica Park. Detroit Tigers home opener at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 2023.

Tigers pitcher Casey Mize signs autographs in the outfield before the game. Detroit Tigers home opener at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 2023.

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera high fives teammates during pre-game introductions during his final home opener in Detroit. Tigers home opener against the Boston Red Sox in Detroit on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Michigan Republican Party Communications director Ted Goodman, State Rep. Pam Hornberger of the 32nd District, State Rep. T.C. Clements of the 56th District and State Rep. Matt Maddock of the 44th District speak during a press conference by Republican state legislators Monday, March 15, 2021, calling on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to increase capacity limits for the Detroit Tigers Opening Day game, in front of Comerica Park in Detroit.