Flag Raising, Flyover Part Of Tigers' Opening Day

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers plan to offer fans much more than just a baseball game for the home opener against Kansas City on Friday.

The ballclub says it will kick off its 12th season at Comerica Park and 111th in Detroit with a Sparky Anderson flag raising, an on-field introduction of players from both teams and a military flyover showcasing A-10 aircraft.

In addition, Creed frontman Scott Stapp will perform ``God Bless America'' during the seventh-inning stretch, and Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Lionberger will deliver the game ball prior to the start of the 3:05 p.m. game against the Royals.

Detroit and Kansas City play a three-game set before the defending AL champion Texas Rangers come to town for another three-game series Monday through Wednesday.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)