Opening Day 2021: Tigers 3, Indians 2

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a first-inning, two-run home run off Indians pitcher Shane Bieber.

From left, Joe Kripli of West Branch and Mark Mason of Waterford cheer after Miguel Cabera's home run in the first inning.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, celebrates his first inning two run home run with Jeimer Candelario.

Kalen Alvarez-Keesee and his wife, Josinda, of Detroit, celebrate a two-run homer by Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera in the first inning while watching the game through the fence behind the third-base line. 'We drove down to see if we could peak in and we saw Miggie hit a two-run homer on his first at bat," says Kalen.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a home run in the first inning.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates his first inning two-run homer.

Joe Kripli of West Branch cheers after Miguel Cabera's home run in the first inning.

Nomar Mazara, left, congratulates Miguel Cabrera #24 on his two-run homer in the first inning.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch congratulates Miguel Cabrera on his first-inning homer.

Snow falls during the pregame National Anthem.

Snow falls during the introductions and singing of Amazing Grace.

Fans, from right, Grant Weaver of Zeeland, Matt Hubbard of Hudsonville, Nate Weaver of Zeeland and Mike Hubbard of Hudsonville eat pizza before the start of the game.

Snow flies as fans settle in to watch the first inning.

Richard Nelson, 21, snuggles with Dephanie Beal, 21, right, both of Detroit during the game. Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 1, 2021.

Fans are socially distanced during the national anthem at Comerica Park in Detroit Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws a first-inning pitch Thursday.

From left, Joseph Korman, 18, of Southfield watches the game during snowfall with his dad, Howard Korman.

Indians pitcher Shane Bieber pitches in the first inning.

Snow falls as fans watch the Tigers and Indians play on Opening Day.

Tigers' JaCoby Jones doubles with an RBI in the second inning.

Tigers' Victor Reyes heads home to score in the second inning.

Dae Schroeder and Will Anderson cheer as the Tigers taker to the field, with snow falling, for the home opener at Comerica Park on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws the first pitch of the Tigers 2021 season.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws during the first inning.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws in the 4th inning.

Socially-distanced baseball fans watch the start of the Detroit Tigers's season opener.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws in the 4th inning.

Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd works in the sixth inning,

Fans stand and cheer for Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd as he exits in the sixth inning.

Detroiters King Love, left, and Johnesa Reynolds sing "Take Me out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop throws to first for a double play in the fifth but after a review, the runner was safe at first.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera reacts after a called out at first is reversed after review in the fifth inning.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera reacts after a called out at first is reversed after review in the fifth inning.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Cisnero throws in the sixth inning.

Jeremy Wiebenga of Grand Haven feeds his 10-month-old daughter, Elliott during her first opening day.

An usher at Comerica Park walks up and down the aisles checking that fans are masked during the Tigers, Indians game.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris throws in the sixth inning.

Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris works in the eighth inning.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario fields a ground ball and throws to first for an out on Cleveland's Josh Naylor in the 9th inning.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto throws in the 9th inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto works in the ninth inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto works in the ninth inning.

Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris, left, and Tarik Skubal in the dugout in the ninth inning.

Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario fields a ground ball and gets the putout at first in the ninth inning.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto throws in the 9th inning.

From left, Tom Hopkins of East China jokingly sits in the lap of Tim Love of Algonac in the ninth inning.

Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop makes the throw to first for out two in the ninth inning.

Tigers' second baseman Jonathan School catches the last out of the game to preserve the 3-2 Detroit victory over Cleveland.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto reacts after the final out in the 9th inning.

Tigers outfielders Robbie Grossman, JaCoby Jones and Victor Reyes react after the win.

Mark Batie Jr., 11, of Romulus, Mich., wears a tiger head at the home opener of the Detroit Tigers, Thursday in Detroit.

View from the press box during the Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Baseball fans watch the opening ceremony before the Tigers' Opening Day game against the Cleveland Indians.

Socially-distanced baseball fans watch the start of the Detroit Tigers's season opener.

Jesse Flotte and Marissa Wolff stand during the National Anthem.

Fans attend Opening Day in Detroit.

Jake Wolok lowers his head during a moment of silence for those lost to COVID-19.

The crowd files into Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers' home opener on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Marissa Wolff shows off her Tigers pride with an old English D flag before the start of the game, "Its amazing, I just got the tickets a few days ago!".

The grounds crew prepares the field at Comerica Park for the home opener against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Detroit.

Families and fans take photos by the big Tiger.

Fans snuggle into their seats down the third base line before the game.

Families and fans take photos by the big Tiger statue outside Comerica Park on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

From left, Diane Flaim of New Baltimore takes a selfie with Mary Ellen Parish of Ypsilanti and Casey Flaim of Redford after getting inside the ball park.

A Welcome Home banner hangs inside the gate at Adams Street.

The smiles can be seen in the eyes of Thomas Nyman, left, and his fiancee April Cox both of Twin Lake, Mich. The opening day tickets were a birthday present from Thomas to April, whose birthday is today.

From left, Ray Waligora and his son Kyle Waligora of Allen Park enter the ballpark.

From left, Sisters Kim Buettner, 23, Maria Buettner, 14, and Rebecca Buettner, 25, of Brownstown pose for a photo taken by their grandma Donna McCall of Allen Park inside Comerica Park before the game.

Fans look over the ballpark before the game.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera smiles while talking with some Cleveland Indians players at the end of batting practice on Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera talks with general manager Al Avila, right, at the end of batting practice.

A weed grows under a seat in right field on Opening Day at Comerica Park.

Tony Seger takes a picture of Linda Lozo above centerfield on a windy and cold Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit.

More people line up to enter the Tin Roof, across the street from Comerica Park hours before the Tigers' season opener against the Cleveland Indians.

Detroit Tigers played the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Chris Tessmar, 57, of Macomb Township waits in line at Tin Roof Bar ahead of the Tigers Opening Day game, April 1, 2021.

Detroit Mounted Police Corporal Garnet Steen and officer Brandon Murphy patrol a quiet East Montcalm Street in front of Comerica Park hours before the game on Opening Day in Detroit.

Bally Sports Detroit representatives pose under giant Tiger statue at the main gate at Comerica Park before handing out face masks with their logo and the Olde English D to Tigers fans before the game.

Ticket holders and friends Jared Pitsch, left, and Andrew Postma, both of Grand Rapids, tailgate in the bed of their pickup truck outside Comerica park hours before the Tigers' season opener against the Cleveland Indians.

Nate Winnie of Detroit wears his Pudge Rodriguez jersey as he and others wait to enter Tin Roof near Comerica Park on Opening Day as the Detroit Tigers host the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Downtown Detroit Ambassadors James Burse, left, and Cabbon Winston clean one of several hand sanitation stations outside Comerica Park hours before the Tigers' season opener against the Cleveland Indians.

With tailgating banned due to the coronavirus pandemic, the main entrance to Comerica Park is pretty vacant less than three hours before the Tigers Opening Day game against the Cleveland Indians.

Martha Carl, of Lincoln Park, fills out a COVID-19 questionnaire for her and her family before entering Comerica Park.

The Leonard family, including L-R, Hannah, 4, Tom, III, Jenell and Thomas, IV, 18-months-old, head to the stadium on opening day. Tom Leonard is the former Speaker of the Michigan House.

A Detroit Police scout car and barricades block E. Adams and Witherell on Opening Day.

Fans stand in line before going through security at Gate A along Witherell St.

People go through security as they enter Gate A along Witherell St.

Kevin Kelley, left, of St. Clair Shores, and his son, Adam Kelley, of Detroit, fill out COVID-19 questionnaires before entering Comerica Park.

Woodward Ave. in front of the Fox Theatre is relatively quiet before the game.

A few people briefly look through the fence behind center field before the game starts.

Fans stand in line before going through security at Gate A along Witherell St.

Fans stand in line before going through security at Gate A along Witherell St.

Fans stand in line before going through security at Gate A along Witherell St.

A lone person watches the game through the fence behind center field.