Thursday was a day of adjustment for Detroit Tigers players and fans.

DETROIT – A battle over crowd size at Comerica Park is pitting some Republican lawmakers against Michigan Gov. The debate is over limitations on the number of people currently being allowed in Comerica Park on Opening Day. Republican lawmakers are pushing to get more fans inside Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers released the following statement:In the coming days, we look forward to announcing more details on increased capacity for Opening Day and beyond at Comerica Park. We appreciate the passion, patience, and resilience of Tigers fans and expect to soon announce more details on increased ticket availability.

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office released a statement about the number of fans who will be allowed to attend Detroit Tigers games this season at Comerica Park. As of right now, the Tigers can have just 1,000 fans at the park under the most recent Michigan Department of Health and Human Services pandemic order. While it will be great to have any fans at games after last season, 1,000 fans is just 2.4% of Comerica Park’s official capacity of 41,083. AdWe appreciate the passion, patience, and resilience of Tigers fans and expect to soon announce more details on increased ticket availability.”