Even though we coughed up a few good opportunities (my favorite upon review was Torii Hunter’s double play in the bottom of the 9th after Dirks had clutchly slapped a single to get on base), even though it was cold, even though the fans booed Papa Grande – damn, it was good to be a Tiger.

I attended the game in Detroit, my first since we have signed Miguel Cabrera. I went to many when we weren’t nearly as formidable, so this was a treat.

From the moment the ballpark comes into sight, you get to be a kid again. It’s larger than life. This field that is so carefully shown on television is breathtaking in person. I sat in the upper deck and could see not only all my Tigers doing their thing, I saw the city’s skyline.

An amazing Mother’s Day to spend with my own mom and family.

Did we lose?