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Rain delays Tigers’ Opening Day until Friday

Put the party on hold for 24 hours.

Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers will be postponed until Friday due to inclement weather, the Tigers announced Thursday morning. First pitch will come early Friday afternoon at 1:10 p.m.

The pitching match-up – Jordan Zimmermann vs. Ivan Nova, is expected to remain the same.

All paid tickets from Thursday will be honored on Friday. Or, they can be exchanged for a future regular season game.

Linda Clayton, 57, of Wyandotte, said she was disappointed the game was postponed.