Tigers score early as they power past Royals, 5-2 on Opening Day

In front of 44,799, the fourth largest crowd in Comerica Park history, the Detroit Tigers flexed their muscles early with four runs in the first leading to a 5-2 victory over Kansas City on Opening Day. Victor Martinez's three run double off of Royals starter Kyle Davies and and RBI double from Jhonny Peralta to a quick 4-0 lead after one inning.

Miguel Cabrera had an triple and two runs scored.

Detroit's Max Scherzer went six innings allowing one run and seven hits striking out three and walking two. Jose Valverde pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.


POSTGAME INTERVIEWS WITH THE TIGERS

Catcher Victor Martinez

Pitcher Max Scherzer

1st baseman Miguel Cabrera

Center fielder Austin Jackson

3rd baseman Brandon Inge

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Scott Stapp (lead singer of Creed)

Janine Kurpiel (manager at the D shop inside Comerica Park


SCENES FROM THE TIGERS' HOME OPENER