Top 1st: Red Sox 0, Tigers 0
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.