The Detroit Tigers came home for the first time in the 2026 to a massive crowd. Coming off of a west coast road trip in which they dropped four out of six, a homecoming to Comerica Park was just what the Tigers needed to end their skid. After being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit came home to a crowd of 45,008 people, the largest Tigers' home opener since 2017, according to the Tigers' PR . Detroit's last home game was Game 4 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners in October 2025. That 9-3 Game 4 win had an attendance of 37,069 people, less than the 2026 home opener. It's safe to say the Tigers' fans are excited about this year's team and they gave them a reason to be excited, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 behind a Framber Valdez gem. Tigers Shut Out Cardinals in Valdez's First Home Start Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez. | Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images All-star Framber Valdez was Detroit's big off-season splash, signing him to a three-year pact.…