Get your tickets now as Tigers host the Orioles, Red Sox and Angels during a 10-game homestand at Comerica Park
Homestand features country night, Friday and Saturday night fireworks and 50/50 raffle, MLB drawstring bag and "Every Kid, Every Sunday" Max Scherzer poster giveaways
DETROIT - The Tigers return home from their six-game road trip to begin a ten-game homestand at Comerica Park on Monday night. The Baltimore Orioles (June 17-19) will make their only visit to Detroit this season, the Boston Red Sox come to town for a four-game series (June 20-23) and the Los Angeles Angels (June 25-27) face the Tigers for the second time this season. First pitch for Monday and Tuesday's games against the Orioles are
7:08 p.m., while Wednesday's is 1:08 p.m. First pitch for Thursday and Friday's against the Red Sox are at 7:08 p.m., Saturday's contest begins at
7:15 p.m. and Sunday's at 1:08 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday's games against the Angels begin at 7:08 p.m. and the final game of the homestand on Thursday begins at 1:08 p.m.
Get your Tigers tickets for this season at Comerica Park now! Tickets are available at the Comerica Park Box Office, online at tigers.com and by phone at (866) 66-TIGER (84437). For complete ticket information including single game, season, group and suites visit tigers.com/tickets or call 313-471-BALL (2255).
Monday, June 17 - Baltimore Orioles (Probables: Scherzer vs. Hammel) @ 7:08 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Mario Impemba's Military Veteran Program (MVP): Beyond "Operation
Opening Day", Fox Sports Detroit broadcaster Mario Impemba continues to
thank the men and women of the United States Armed Force with the launch
of a new program, MVP (Military Veterans Program) -- Mario Impemba's
salute to those who served. Through the program, Mario hosts Veterans
who fought in earlier conflicts (World War II - Persian Gulf) to attend
Monday home games at Comerica Park. The group of 20 Veterans and guests
receive a lower-bowl ticket to the Tigers game, a "MVP" t-shirt, a
voucher for ballpark dinner (hot dog, chips and soda) and an autographed
photo of Tigers broadcaster Mario Impemba. The Veterans and guests
arrive to the ballpark in style by way of the Fox Sports Detroit Fan
Express.
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Game: Major League Baseball and the Detroit
Tigers partner with the Prostate Cancer Foundation for the 2013 Home Run
Challenge. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to aid in research
to fight against prostate cancer. The partnership is celebrated
league-wide on Father's Day, June 16 with MLB players and umpires
wearing light blue wristbands and blue ribbon decals during the game to
raise awareness of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. On Monday, June 17,
The Tigers host a special group of guests during a pregame ceremony on
the field at Comerica Park to raise awareness for the Prostate Cancer
Foundation. Special guests include Dr. Evan Keller, Dr. Ajjai Alva, Dr.
Todd Morgan, Dr. Felix Feng, Dr. John Jiang, Dr. Jinlu Dai, Dr. Joe
Sottnik, Dr. Mary Osisami and Dr. Ram Mani. All are physicians from the
University of Michigan and are grant recipients of the Prostate Cancer
Foundation conducting research at the University of Michigan to find a
cure for prostate cancer. As part of this recognition, the first 10,000
fans will receive a Prostate Cancer Foundation blue ribbon temporary
tattoo, upon entry of the ballpark.
• Game Ball Delivery: Senior Airman Erica Kohout of the United States Air
Force from Traverse City will deliver the game ball. Senior Airman
Kohout recently returned from her first tour of duty in Afghanistan
where she served as a surgical technician. She has earned an Afghanistan
Campaign medal and a NATO medal. Senior Airman Kohout has proudly served
her country for three years.
• Summer Fan Pack: Take advantage of the Detroit Tigers Summer Fun Pack!
This package is available exclusively on tigers.com for only $35 per
person! Each $35 package includes: an Upper Box Infield ticket, Adult
Value Meal (Hot Dog, Pepsi and Lay's potato chips), Detroit Tigers Olde
English D t-shirt , coupon valid for a complimentary ride on the
Comerica Carousel or Fly Ball Ferris Wheel. Available for June 17th and
18th games.
Tuesday, June 18 - Baltimore Orioles @ 7:08 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Head coach of the University of Michigan men's basketball team, John
Beilein, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
• Scherzer's Superstars: Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer invites 16 fans to
Comerica Park for each remaining Tuesday home game. As guests of
Scherzer, the group watches batting practice on the field, receives
complimentary Scherzer's Superstars t-shirts and has the opportunity to
meet Scherzer. The participants in the program are matches from Big
Brothers Big Sisters Metro Detroit.
• The first 10,000 fans to enter Comerica Park will receive a MLB
Network / Detroit Tigers drawstring backpack, courtesy of MLB Network.
• Game Ball Delivery: Sergeant Michael Moore of the United States Army,
from Detroit, will deliver the game ball. Sergeant Moore recently
returned from Afghanistan after his second deployment to the Middle
East. He has earned numerous medals including two Army Commendation
medals, two Army Achievement medals and the IN-4 award recognizing the
Best Soldier in Basic Training. Sergeant Moore has proudly served his
country for seven years.
Wednesday, June 19 - Baltimore Orioles @ 1:08 p.m. (Gates open at 11:30
a.m.)
• Cabrera's Chamitos: Tigers All-Star third baseman Miguel Cabrera invites
20 fans to Comerica Park for each remaining Wednesday home game as part
of his Cabrera's Chamitos program. The group will watch batting practice
from the field, receive complimentary Cabrera's Chamitos t-shirts and
will have the opportunity to meet Cabrera. The group is also treated to
complimentary transportation to Comerica Park by the FOX Sports Detroit
Fan Express. The program participants are from deserving charitable
groups in the greater Detroit area. On June 19, children from SER Metro
Detroit's Youth Program Mission will participate in the program. SER
Metro Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc. is a multi-service, Michigan
corporation committed to the development and utilization of the nation's
workforce. SER promotes upward mobility and economic self-sufficiency
for Metropolitan Detroit residents through a comprehensive service
delivery system in the areas of literacy, education, employment,
community development and economic opportunity. The Youth Program
Mission, which targets teenagers 14 to18, focuses on academic
enrichment, tutoring and mentoring activities, leadership training and
career guidance and counseling.
• People Tribute to Heroes: Major League Baseball and People magazine
announced three finalists to represent the Tigers in the Tribute for
Heroes campaign, a national initiative around the All-Star Game to
recognize veteran and military service members for their work. Detroit
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was on a guest panel of players and
retired service members who helped select the finalists. Prior to the
game, the three Detroit Tigers finalists will be recognized during a
special on-field ceremony. Fans can learn more about their stories, read
other heroes' stories, and vote on their choices at
tributeforheroes.com. Voting runs through June 30. The Tribute For
Heroes campaign supports Welcome Back Veterans, which is an initiative
of Major League Baseball, and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, which
provides grants to hospitals and clinics that provide post-traumatic
stress disorder and traumatic brain injury treatment to veterans and
their families.
• Game Ball Delivery: Master Sergeant Aaron E. Duggins of the United
States Air Force, from Flint, will deliver the game ball. Master
Sergeant Duggins serves as a firefighter and an Air Force Office of
Special Investigations Special Agent. He recently returned from Guam and
has also served deployments in Oman, Kyrgyzstan and Southwest Asia.
During his service, he has been named the Noncomissioned Officer of the
Year three times. Master Sergeant Duggins has proudly served for his
country for 13 years.
Thursday, June 20 - Boston Red Sox @ 7:08 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Game Ball Delivery: Specialist Drew Hawley of the United States Army
National Guard from Jonesville, Michigan will deliver today's game ball.
Specialist Hawley recently returned from his first deployment to
Afghanistan. He also serves as a member of the Michigan Army National
Guard Honor Guard. Specialist Hawley has proudly served his country for
4 years.
Friday, June 21 - Boston Red Sox @ 7:08 (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Friday Night Fireworks, presented by Pepsi, will take place following
the game (weather permitting).
• MLB At The Ballpark Dugout Fireworks Opportunity: One fan (and a guest)
who checks in at Comerica Park with the MLB At The Ballpark App will
have the opportunity to watch the postgame fireworks show from the
visitor's dugout. Don't miss out on this special opportunity!
• Detroit Tigers 50/50 Charity Raffle: The Detroit Tigers Foundation 50/50
Charity Raffle continues at Comerica Park this season at every Friday
and Saturday home game. The partner charity for this weekend is the
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame honors
the outstanding men and women athletes, amateur and professional, whose
skills and deeds bring great honor to the State of Michigan. 50/50
Charity Raffle volunteers are stationed throughout the ballpark in their
orange 50/50 Raffle aprons, at entry gates and at the 50/50 raffle table
near gate A to purchase raffle tickets. 50/50 Charity Raffle tickets
are sold 3-for-$5. Each night a winner will be selected and announced
after the sixth inning and will receive half of the funds collected
through that game's raffle ticket sales. The remaining funds are shared
between the Detroit Tigers Foundation and the select partner charity. To
date, the 2013 50/50 Charity Raffle program has raised $39,387.50 for
charity with the single largest one-game prize this season being
$8,342.50.
• Game Ball Delivery: Staff Sergeant Michael Milliner of the United States
Marine Corps, from Detroit, will deliver the game ball. He is currently
serving at the Detroit recruiting station as an active marine. He has
been stationed all over the world, including Okinawa, Japan and San
Diego, California. While serving, Staff Sergeant Milliner has earned a
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal. Staff Sergeant Michael Milliner has proudly served
his country for 13 years.
• Zubazpalooza III: Zubazpalooza is back at Comerica Park! Get your
Zubazpalooza ticket package, which includes an Upper Box game ticket and
pair of Zubaz, for $37! Enjoy the Zubazpalooza pre-game party at
Hockeytown Café, where there will be Zubaz giveaways, drink specials and
other surprises. All ticket purchasers in attendance at the pre-game
party at Hockeytown Café will receive a free Zubaz headband! Ticket
packages are available for purchase through 5 p.m. on Monday, June 17th.
Saturday, June 22 - Boston Red Sox @ 7:15 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Pepsi, will take place following
the game (weather permitting).
• MLB At The Ballpark Dugout Fireworks Opportunity: One fan (and a guest)
who checks in at Comerica Park with the MLB At The Ballpark App will
have the opportunity to watch the postgame fireworks show from the
visitor's dugout. Don't miss out on this special opportunity!
• Country Night: The Detroit Tigers host country night at the ballpark.
Special events include live country music throughout the park, a
mechanical bull, line dancing and much more.
• Game Ball Delivery: First Lieutenant Cal Westenberg, an Army Ranger with
the United States Army from Romeo, Michigan will deliver the game ball.
First Lieutenant Westenberg recently returned from his first deployment
in Afghanistan where he earned the Air Assault Badge, Airborne Badge,
Combat Infantry Badge and a Bronze Star. He has proudly served the
United States Army for four years.
• Scotts Pitch, Hit and Run: Scott's MLB Pitch, Hit & Run is a national
grassroots initiative in which youngsters ages 7-14 have the opportunity
to showcase their skills in pitching, hitting, and running. Boys and
girls participate together, with winners advancing from local
competitions to the national finals at the MLB All-Star Game. The
Detroit Tigers host 24 Michigan finalists in the 2013 Team Championship
at Comerica Park. Winners may qualify for the national competition at
the 2013 MLB All-Star Game in New York City. The competition is free for
all youngsters. The Detroit Tigers honor eight winners of the 2013 Team
Championship competition during a pregame ceremony on the field at
Comerica Park