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Brandon Inge makes surprise appearance at Comerica Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Brandon Inge makes surprise appearance at Comerica Park

Summary

Brandon Inge returned to Comerica Park on September 21, 2026, during the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball weekend. Over 40,000 fans welcomed Inge, who participated as the Party Animals' 'Golden Batter', making his first plate appearance at the park in more than a decade. Although he grounded out to shortstop, the occasion marked a nostalgic moment for Tigers fans. Former Tigers pitcher Shane Greene also appeared, pitching a scoreless inning for the Party Animals. Fan interest in the event was significant, with over 200,000 entering a ticket lottery for the games, which sold out.

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•Brandon Inge played for the Tigers from 2001 to 2012.
•He received a warm welcome at the park, signifying his fan popularity.
•Shane Greene also participated, adding to the event's nostalgia.
•The games sold out, attracting over 40,000 fans each night.
•More than 200,000 entered the ticket lottery for the Banana Ball games.

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9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Tigers Fan Favorite Makes Surprise Return to Comerica Park

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