Tigers' homestand continues tonight, 6:40 ET

Wednesday's first pitch scheduled for same time

April 16th, 2018

DETROIT -- The Tigers homestand continues with the Baltimore Orioles in town April 17-19 and the Kansas City Royals April 20-22. Detroit is scheduled to face Baltimore at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday before ending the series with a 1:10 p.m. finale on Thursday. The Tigers will conclude the homestand with a four-game series with the Royals, starting with a split doubleheader on Friday, April 20 with the first game set to begin at 1:10 p.m. and the second game tentatively scheduled for a 7:10 first pitch. The final two games against Kansas City will begin at 1:10 p.m. 
Secure tickets to a summer of historic celebrations that will showcase the great tradition of Detroit Tigers baseball, starting at as low as $12. Fans have the opportunity to purchase single game tickets at the Comerica Park Box Office on Witherell Street, online at tigers.com, or by calling 866-66-TIGER (84437). For complete ticket information regarding group and suite tickets, call 313-471-BALL (2255).
•   Leinie Summer Party Pack: For every Friday and Saturday game at Comerica Park this season, fans can purchase this party pack and receive a game ticket plus a voucher for a Leinenkugel's draft beer for as low as $19. For more details, please visit tigers.com/leinies. 
•   Weekday Value Pack: For as little as $18 or $20 per person, fans can enjoy a Tigers weekday regular season home game with the Weekday Value Pack, which includes four-or-more upper grandstand tickets with four hot dogs, four soft drinks and four individual bags of potato chips. For complete information, please visit tigers.com/valuepack. 
•   Tigers Digital Ballpark Pass: Get a ticket to every Tigers home game from May through September for just $29.99 per month with the Tigers Digital Ballpark Pass. All tickets will be digitally delivered to your mobile device. To order your digital pass or for more information, please visit tigers.com/pass. 
•   Sunday Family Value Deal: Families can enjoy the Sunday Family Value Deal for as little as $20 per ticket for any Sunday regular season home game. For further details, please visit tigers.com/value. 
Tuesday, April 17 vs Baltimore Orioles at 6:40 p.m. Gates Open at 5:00 p.m.

•   The Detroit Tigers will be giving away Grand Slam Values Coupon Books for all fans prior to the game.

•   The national anthem will be performed by vocalist Dan Romzek. 
Wednesday, April 18 vs Baltimore Orioles at 6:40 p.m. Gates Open at 5:00 p.m.

•   The Detroit Tigers and the Make-A-Wish Foundation are joining together to host Kyle Van Houten on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. Kyle will have the opportunity to throw out the first pitch in celebration of World Wish Day on April 29. 

•   The national anthem will be performed by vocalist DeLorean Cotton.
Thursday, April 19 vs Baltimore Orioles at 1:10 p.m. Gates Open at 11:30 a.m.

•   Journalism Day: Prior to the game against the Baltimore Orioles, the Detroit Tigers will host Journalism Day, the first program in the Class Outside Series, presented by Oakland University. The Class Outside Series combines classroom curriculum with the game of baseball. Students will hear from various journalists who cover professional sports. These speakers are from the journalistic specializations of television, radio, print, digital and social media. The event is headlined by NBC Host and Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Tirico and features: Oakland University Coordinator of Athletic Communications Max King, The Detroit News Photographer Robin Buckson, Detroit Tigers Bilingual Media Relations Coordinator Bryan Loor-Almonte and Detroit Tigers Digital and Social Media Manager Mac Slavin. FOX 2 News Anchor Amy Andrews will be hosting the event. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting tigers.com/classoutside.

•   The national anthem will be performed by vocalist Marcus Shelton.
Friday, April 20 (Gm. 1) vs Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Gates Open at 11:30 a.m.

•   The national anthem will be performed by vocalist Caleb Gutierrez.
Friday, April 20 (Gm. 2) vs Kansas City Royals at 7:10 p.m. (Tentative) Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. 

•   Jack's Place for Austim: To recognize April as Autism Awareness month, the Tigers will be supporting Jack's Place for Austism throughout the month of April in an effort to raise awareness and support for individuals with autism and their families. The Tigers will hold a pre-game ceremony prior to the game on April 20 and will air the Jack's Place PSA prior to all upcoming Tigers home games from April 13-30.

•   The national anthem will be performed by the DTE Singers.

Saturday, April 21 vs Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Gates Open at 11:30 a.m.

•   Girl Scout Day Ticket Package: Girl Scouts and their families can enjoy a day at the ballpark as they watch the Tigers take on the Royals. Each package includes a game ticket, a Detroit Tigers Girl Scout Day Patch and a donation to the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.

•   The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Haley Whitmore, representing Girl Scouts.

•   Jack's Place for Austim: On April 21, Jack's Place for Autism will have an informational table on the concourse at Gate A, so fans can receive more information about the organization and its contributions to autism awareness.

•   The national anthem will be performed by vocalist Erin Etoroma 
Sunday, April 22 vs Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Gates Open at 11:30 a.m.

•   Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard will be tossing the ceremonial first pitch.

•   Earth Day Ticket Package: Fans can support The Greening of Detroit by purchasing an Earth Day Ticket Package on April 22. Each package includes a game ticket, a Detroit Tigers Earth Day T-shirt and a donation to The Greening of Detroit, which works to enhance the quality of life for Detroiters by planting trees and repurposing the land to create beautiful and productive green spaces, helping communities rebuild their neighborhoods one lot at a time.

•   Berkley High School Ticket Package: The Tigers are hosting the Berkley High School Community and are offering a special ticket package, which includes a game ticket, a Detroit Tigers/Berkley High School hat and a donation to the Berkley High School Baseball Program. Tickets still remain for this group event and can be found at tigers.com/berkley.

•   Birmingham Groves High School Ticket Package: The Tigers continue to support local-area high schools as they host Birmingham Groves High School on April 22. Each package includes a game ticket, a Detroit Tigers/Birmingham Groves High School hat and a donation to the Birmingham Groves High School Baseball Program. To purchase a ticket package, please visit tigers.com/groves.

•   Chevy Youth Baseball Kids Day - Kids in attendance will have the opportunity to partake in free face painting, free rides on the Carousel and Ferris Wheel and the opportunity to celebrate with the Tigers Party Patrol at the Big Cat Court. Courtesy of Aquafina, kids will also get the chance to run the bases after the game, weather permitting.

•   The Detroit Tigers will be giving away Grand Slam Values Coupon Books for all fans prior to the game.

•   The national anthem will be performed by St. John Choir. 
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