Two

• The number of hits each by Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Avila and Jose Iglesias. This is an extremely good sign considering the trio hit 6^th, 8^th and 9^th in Brad Ausmus’ lineup. The trio also drove in a run (via a home run by Avila) and scored three runs.

Five

• The number of hits allowed and strikeouts recorded by David Price. Price became the first pitcher in seven seasons to start Opening Day for the Tigers who wasn’t named Justin Verlander. The former Tampa Bay Ray delivered with a gem, producing 8.2 innings of shutout ball while limiting the Twins to a mere five hits. No Minnesota baserunner got past second base.

101

• The number of pitches thrown by Price. More plaudits for Price as the ace was extremely efficient with his pitches, only needing 101 to reach the ninth inning. He was pulled in favor Joe Nathan for the last out of the game.

One

• The number of hits by Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. The recently injured duo went a combined 1-for-8 with a singular strikeout. These kinds of outing won’t happen often, but when they do, it is paramount that the bottom of the order step up. On Opening Day, the 7-8-9 hitters did. Avila and Iglesias had two hits apiece while Nick Castellanos drove in a run and drew a walk.

Three

• The number of stolen bases by the Tigers. Injury returnee Jose Iglesias had two while leadoff hitter Rajai Davis added another. While off days from both Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez won’t happen often, expect this to happen a good deal. It’s worth noting that the team’s top speedster, Anthony Gose, didn’t play.

All stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com unless otherwise noted.

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