During the day, I would tour around Detroit, which was not easy, because it was raining hard. I could not visit Dearborn, since I was relying on public transportation in the Motor City. I know, that doesn't sound right, but I'm just very cheap.
I would visit the Detroit Historical Museum, which was a city history museum. One of the things on display are some Tiger Stadium artifacts, which included the sign, seats, and turnstile.
I would also get to see Tiger Stadium itself, and it looked horribly neglected. I wish I could go inside, but it was fenced off, but there are people still coming to see the place, and taking pictures of it. There were bulldozers just outside the stadium, so they are ready to tear the place down. Just looking at the old ticket windows and concession stands - very depressing to see.
From the old ballpark to the current one, the second game between the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies. The Tigers would be up 5-2, going into the 9th inning. That was when the Rockies came back and took a 6-5 lead, with closer Todd Jones coughing up the lead. Needless to say, he was booed after taken out of the game. But the Tigers prevailed, scoring 2 runs in the bottom half, on a Miguel Cabrera walk-off double, winning 7-6. After the game, was fireworks, which is always great to see.
I would see the statues of Tiger players whose numbers have been retired, on my way out. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Comerica Park. I think it is a nice ballpark, with a museum on the team's history, and some attractions that will surely entertain the families. Hopefully, I will make a return visit.
Next day, I leave for Chicago, and get to see my sister.
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