Michael Fulmer will pitch Opening Day for the Tigers in Detroit

Opening Day is Friday, April 7 at Comerica Park

Michael Fulmer delivers the ball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on July 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced Saturday pitcher Michael Fulmer will start on the mound for Detroit's Opening Day on April 7 at Comerica Park. 

The Tigers face the Boston Red Sox for this year's home opener. 

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The Tigers open the 2017 season on the road against the Chicago White Sox, but will be back home to open up Comerica Park on Friday, April 7.

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