Network: WDIV
Announcers: George Kell, Al Kaline
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 8.5
Notes: Includes pre-game and commercials.

Tigers streak on with a 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Detroit starts fast, scoring 4 in the 1st to win its home opener, and 6th straight to open the season. Dan Petry weathers a rocky top of the 1st before settling down and going the distance, scattering 4 hits and 3 walks.

Conversely, Dave Stewart is unable to survive the 1st inning, allowing a pair of hits and walking 5. Darrell Evans makes his debut at Tiger Stadium with a 3-run HR. Howard Johnson draws a bases loaded walk, driving Stewart from the game after recording just 2 outs.


Starting pitchers:
Rangers - Stewart
Tigers - Petry

Winning pitcher: Petry (2-0)
Losing pitcher: Stewart (0-2)