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Detroit Tigers Opening Day: Willie Hernandez, 1984 star, will toss 1st pitch

The 2019 Detroit Tigers aren't expected to contend for a championship this season, but they will soon have someone on the mound who knows a bit about winning.

Willie Hernandez, the 1984 World Series MVP, American League MVP, and AL Cy Young Award winner, will toss the ceremonial first pitch Thursday in the Tigers' home opener against the Kansas City Royals.

Mary Wilson, Grammy Award nominated singer and original member of the Supremes, will sing the national anthem.