Tigers 5, White Sox 4: Opening Day 2022

From left, Tigers' Akil Baddoo reacts with Javier Baez and Jeimer Candelario after the win in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 8, 2022. Tigers win, 5-4.

Detroit Tigers fans, from left, Rob Boyle of Royal Oak, Brian Fox of Grosse Pointe Park and Nick Andrew of Detroit celebrate the winning run against the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit.

From left, Tigers' Akil Baddoo reacts with Javier Baez and Jeimer Candelario after the win in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on Apr. 8, 2022. Tigers win, 5-4.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch celebrates with Javier Baez after the win.

Detroit Tigers fan Derrick Brown of Ann Arbor celebrates the tying run in the 8th inning as the Tigers play the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit.

Chicago White Sox fans John Lundell of Grand Rapids, left, and Joe Kutka of St. John, Indiana, celebrate an Andrew Vaughn homer in the ninth to give the White Sox a 4-3 lead against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit.

A Detroit Tigers fan doesn't like a call against the home team as the Tigers play the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit.

Rain falls in the third inning as the Detroit Tigers play the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Michael Patten, and Cathy McAdam, Grosse Pointe Woods, take in the Detroit Tigers home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit. Patten, who is legally blind, uses a monocular to watch the game, while McAdam is completely blind but enjoys attending the games.

A young Tigers fan calls for a ball on Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers fan Mary Boyd of Woodhaven tries to get the crowd fired up as the Tigers play the Chicago White Sox in the 8th inning on Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers fans celebrate a home run by the Tiger's Eric Haase in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit.

Detroit shortstop Javier Baez hits an RBI single in the ninth inning to drive in teammate Austin Meadows and win the game 5-4 over the Chicago White Sox during Detroit's home opener at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Tigers left fielder Austin Meadows, left, and shortstop Javier Baez celebrate after Baez drove home Meadows in the ninth inning for a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday at Comerica Park, in Detroit.

Detroit left fielder Austin Meadows and shortstop Javier Baez (#28) celebrate after Baez drove home Meadows in the ninth inning.

The Gatorade flies as the Detroit Tigers celebrate an RBI single by shortstop Javier Baez to drive home left fielder Austin Meadows to win the game 5-4 against the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Fans stand for the singing of God Bless America in the seventh inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto (65) and others dump a cooler of ice water in celebration after the win.

Tigers bench coach George Lombard hugs Javier Baez after the win.

Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario reacts after being called out at second base in the sixth inning.

Detroit manager A.J. Hinch talks to an umpire after third baseman Jeimer Candelario was called out at second base to end the sixth inning.

Tigers' Robbie Grosseman watches his single in the eighth inning.

Tigers' Javier Baez singles in the eighth inning.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after his single scores two runs to tie the game at three in the eighth inning.

Tigers' Austin Meadows is high fives after he scores on the single by Miguel Cabrera in the eighth inning.

Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is congratulated after his single ties the game at three in the eighth inning.

Tigers’ Eric Haase watches his solo home run to tie the game at four in the ninth inning.

Fans cheer after Tigers' Eric Haase hit a solo home run to tie the game at four in the ninth inning.

From left, Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto talks with Eric Haase after Haase tied the game in the ninth inning.

Tigers’ Austin Meadows triples in the ninth inning.

Detroit fans react after Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario was called out in the eight inning.

Tigers' Jeimer Candelario reacts to a called third strike in the eighth inning.

Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera runs after hitting a two-RBI single in the eight inning.

The Miggy Milestones display is changed from 2,987 hits to 2,988 after Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera hit a two-RBI single in the 8th inning.

Detroit pitcher Gregory Soto throws a pitch in the ninth inning.

Tigers' Austin Meadows rounds second and makes it to third in the ninth inning.

From left, Tigers' Austin Meadows looks toward the dugout as home plate umpire Marvin Hudson talks with Tigers manager A.J. Hinch after Javier Baez' hit in the ninth inning.

Detroit second baseman Jonathan Schoop forces out Chicago third baseman Jake Burger at second base as part of a double play getting left fielder AJ Pollock out a first in the ninth inning.

Tigers' Javier Baez points towards right field after he hit a fly ball that was ruled a single in the ninth inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto works in the ninth inning.

Chicago left fielder AJ Pollock catches a fly ball hit by Detroit center fielder Akil Baddoo in the fifth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario throws out Chicago center fielder Luis Robert at first base during the first inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Detroit left fielder Robbie Grossman catches a fly ball by Chicago left fielder Eloy Jimenez in the third inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Detroit first baseman Spencer Torkelson drops a foul ball hit by Chicago designated hitter Andrew Vaughn during the fourth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Tigers’ Jonathan Schoop runs past Chicago first baseman Jose Abreu, right, on his double in the second inning.

Tigers shortstop Javier Baez makes a throw to first in the second inning.

Detroit first baseman Spencer Torkelson drops a foul ball hit by Chicago designated hitter Andrew Vaughn during the fourth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera runs towards first base after hitting a fly out in the fourth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, at Comerica Park, in Detroit, April 8, 2022.

Tigers’ Austin Meadows strikes out in the first inning.

Tigers shortstop Javier Baez makes a quick stop in the second inning.

Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera strikes out in the second inning.

Tiger first basemen Spencer Torkelson readies for the ball to get White Sox’s Andrew Vaughn out at first in the second inning.

Chicago White Sox player Jose Abreu, 79, is greeted by teammate Leury Garcia, 28, after scoring on a single by Eloy Jiminez on Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera strikes out in the second inning.

Chicago White Sox player Eloy Jiminez hits an RBI single that scores Jose Abreu on Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

White Sox’s Eloy Jimenez hits a single on Tiger pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the first, driving in the first run of the game.

Detroit Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez throws during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriquez delivers the first pitch during Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

During Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Fans cheer the Detroit Tigers during Opening Day festivities at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Al Avila presents a base from Tiger Stadium to Jerry and Ramona Bartee, parents of former Tiger Kimera Bartee, and his sister Ramona, during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Jerry and Ramona Bartee, parents of former Tiger Kimera Bartee, watch a video of him playing during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers players Miguel Cabrera and Jeimer Candelario watch a flyover by the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch, left, greets Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa at Comerica Park on Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers player Jeimer Candelario greets manager A.J. Hinch as the Tigers are introduced during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhaart talks with pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez after allowing a run in the first.

Detroit Tigers player Miguel Cabrera greets manager A.J. Hinch as the Tigers are introduced during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Cameron Thorning of the Taylor North Little League World Series champions waves to the crowd after delivering the game ball during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit native Jack White waves to fans during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit native Jack White plays the National Anthem during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Jack White performs the National Anthem during Opening Day festivities at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Jack White and his band performs the National Anthem before the start of the Tigers Home Opener against the White Sox.

Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart talks with pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the second inning.

Amari Bartee, right, son of late Tigers first baseman Kimera Bartee, gets a hug from Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman after throwing out the first pitch during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Four A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog planes from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, fly over Comerica Park during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

A huge American Flag is unfurled in the outfield of Comerica Park during Opening Day ceremonies before the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox in Detroit on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Four A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog planes from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, fly over Comerica Park during Opening Day festivities for the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriquez delivers the first pitch during Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Friday, April 8, 2022 in Detroit.

Volunteers unfurl a huge American Flag across the outfield of Comerica Park during Opening Day ceremonies in Detroit.