FESTIVITIES FEATURE SPARKY ANDERSON FLAG RAISING,
VOCAL GROUP COMMITTED, MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY
AND VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
TIGERS HOME OPENER FRIDAY AT
VOCAL GROUP COMMITTED, MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY
AND VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
TIGERS HOME OPENER FRIDAY AT
COMERICA PARK AT 3:05 P.M.
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers begin their 12th season at Comerica Park and their 111th in Detroit this Friday at 3:05 p.m. as the Tigers host the Kansas City Royals. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.
Opening Day will feature:
· Sparky Anderson Flag Raising
· On-field introduction of the Royals and Tigers
· The national anthem performed by Committed
· Moment of silence recognizing the passing of Bill Lajoie, Steve Boros, Cecil Kaiser, Woodie Fryman and those who lost their lives in the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan
· A military flyover showcasing A-10 Aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard
· Master Sergeant Michael Lionberger of the United States Air Force will deliver the game ball prior to the start of the game
· During the seventh inning stretch, Scott Stapp, lead vocalist of rock band Creed, will perform “God Bless America”
OPENING DAY – PREGAME TIMETABLE
12:30:00 Gates open to Comerica Park
12:30:00 Detroit Tigers Batting Practice
1:20:00 Kansas City Royals Batting Practice
2:10:00 Grounds Crew
2:23:00 Public Address Start
2:23:30 Pre-Game Reads and Reminders
2:35:00 Sparky Anderson Flag Raising / Announcement of Number Retirement Ceremony
2:41:00 Introduction of Kansas City Royals
2:46:00 Introduction of Detroit Tigers
2:51:00 Honor Guard Introduction
2:53:00 National Anthem
2:55:00 Military Flyover
* A-10 Aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard
2:57:00 Ceremonial First Pitch
3:00:00 Umpire Introductions
3:01:00 Game Ball Delivery
3:02:00 Crowd Energy Video
3:03:00 Tigers Take the Field
3:05:00 Game Begins
7th Inning Stretch “God Bless America” to be performed by Scott Stapp
