A Look Into The History Of Detroit Tigers' Opening Day

By DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS Detroit

April 5, 2024

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Tigers are preparing for their home opening on Friday at Comerica Park against the Oakland Athletics.

The team is currently No. 1 in the American League Central division with a 5-1 record after its first loss this season against the New York Mets. Here's a look into the history of the team's home openers.

The Detroit Tigers' first official Opening Day game was on April 25, 1901, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to MLB. The game was postponed by one day due to weather.

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