Home opener: Royals 14, Tigers 6

Fans watch the Tigers home opener from outside the centerfield fence.

Benjamin Hamilton, 7, of Taylor sits on his father's Scott Hamilton's shoulders to watch the Tigers home opener against the Royals outside the fence at Comerica Park.

Tigers' JaCoby Jones reacts after his three-run home run with teammates Cameron Maybin (4) and Victor Reyes (25) in the second inning.

Tiger fans Corey Davis, 24, of Redford Township jumps into the arms of Eric Aaro, 29, also of Redford Township, after JaCoby Jones blasted a three-run homer in the second inning during the Tigers home opener at Comerica Park, Monday.

Tigers' JaCoby Jones reacts after his three-run home run at home plate with teammates Cameron Maybin (4) and Victor Reyes (25) in the second inning.

Tiger fans Corey Davis, 24, of Redford Township jumps into the arms of Eric Aaro, 29, also of Redford Township, after JaCoby Jones blasted a three-run homer in the second inning during the Tigers home opener at Comerica Park, Monday.

Tigers and Royals players stand during the national anthem.

David Willis, 60, of Detroit, watches the pregame players warm up from the center-field fence of Comerica Park as Tigers fans prepare for home opener at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit, Monday, July 27, 2020. Willis said he has been doing this for the last 10 years from the same spot

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer delivers a pitch in the first inning.

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer makes a pickoff attempt in the first inning.

Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera bats in the first inning inside an empty Comerica Park in Detroit.

Surrounded by empty seats on home opener, Tigers and Royals players stand during the national anthem.

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer throws the first pitch in the first inning in front of no fans in a near-empty stadium on the strangest home opener ever in Detroit.

A flag flies for Al Kaline during pregame ceremony.

Marcia Wolford, left, and her husband, Mark, of Portage, Ohio play catch in front of the gate behind the big Tiger statue before the game.

The Kansas City Royals take batting practice inside an almost empty Comerica Park before the home opener in Detroit, July 27, 2020.

 Lindsay Stanek, 22, of Detroit and her mom Kathy Stanek, 53, of Annapolis, Md., celebrate home opener with a toast of tequila at the Tin Roof bar.

David Walls, 70, of Warren, shops for Tigers gear at the Gameday Detroit shop.

Andrew Anderlie, 33, of Oxford, plays Wiffle ball in a parking lot prior to the Tigers home opener at Comerica Park. This is Anderlie's 27th home opener.

Jim Gilliland, from left, and his sons Walter, 11, Evan, 13, and daughter Jordan, 11, all of Memphis, Tenn., head back to their vehicle after buying Tigers merchandise at the gift store during their family vacation. 'We're from Memphis visiting Michigan for our summer vacation, so we thought we'd visit Comerica Park on Opening Day. Even though we can't go to the game, we decided to check it out," Jim said.

Tigers fan Todd Faber, of Melvindale, talks to Comerica Park employees at the ticket booths outside the stadium before visiting the gift shop. Very few fans were seen around Comerica Park, early Monday afternoon, hours before the Tigers' home opener on Monday, July 27, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic no fans were allowed inside to watch the game against the Kansas City Royals.

A tribute to Al Kaline is displayed on the marquis of the Fox Theatre in Detroit before the Tigers' home opener at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 27, 2020.

David Willis, 60, of Detroit, watches the pregame players warm up from the center-field fence of Comerica Park as Tigers fans prepare for home opener at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit, Monday, July 27, 2020. Willis said he has been doing this for the last 10 years from the same spot

Clouds over the ballpark in the fourth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals in Tigers home opener at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 27, 2020.

People can see the Tigers' game from the roof of the Detroit Athletic Club.

Clouds over the ballpark in the fourth inning.

Tigers pitcher Beau Burrows on the mound.

Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi makes a throw to first for the out on Tigers' Jonathan Schoop in the fourth inning.

Tigers pitcher Beau Burrows works in the fifth inning.

Tigers pitcher Beau Burrows walks back to the mound as Royals' Jorge Soler rounds the bases on his two-run home run in the fifth inning.

Tigers pitcher Carson Fulmer works in the seventh inning.

Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum fields a ground ball off the bat of Royals' Salvador Perez in the fifth inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto, right, talks with pitcher Rony Garcia in the bullpen overflow, which was built in the left-center field seats.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera chats with Royals catcher Salvador Perez before heading to first on a walk during Monday's game.

Tigers' C.J. Cron heads back to the dugout after he strikes out swinging in the fifth inning.

Tigers' Jordy Mercer grounds into a double play to end the fifth inning.

Tigers pitcher Beau Burrows works on the mound in the sixth inning.

Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones makes a running catch on a fly ball off the bat of Royals' Maikel Franco in the sixth inning.

Tigers' JaCoby Jones pops out in the eighth inning.

Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield catches a pop up off the bat of Tigers' JaCoby Jones in the eighth inning.