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Tigers blog: Fulmer strikes out two in 1st

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Michael Fulmer picked up right where he left off in 2016, striking out both Brock Holt and Dustin Pedroia to start the game.

However, he lost his control a bit. He walked Andrew Benintendi and then fell behind 3-1 on Chris Young before getting him to fly out to right field. He threw 22 pitches, only 10 strikes, in the first inning.

Pregame: Mr. I tribute, national anthem, Pudge throws out first pitch

Following a touching tribute to late owner Mike Ilitch, the national anthem was performed by the Wayne State University Quartet.