Before today's game, the Detroit Tigers retired former manager Sparky Anderson's uniform number. It was a moving ceremony, with most of the 84 Tigers (Detroit's last championship) in attendance. The ball game was well-pitched until the late innings. Starter Brad Penny gave up two runs in the 7th and left the game behind 2-1. Arizona starter Joe Saunders made it through 7 giving up only a solo
The Detroit Tigers played their first game at Comerica Park this season, and before it started the team raised a flag to honor the late Sparky Anderson, their former manager.