For the 21st time, the Detroit Tigers hosted "CMU Night" at Comerica Park in a tradition that connects alumni, students, family, faculty and staff from Central Michigan University.

The celebration landed on Friday, Aug. 22, for the Tigers' opener of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals , with a Chippewa connection on the field: CMU alumnus Zach McKinstry in the Tigers' lineup, playing shortstop and batting eighth.

He put on a show for his fans.

He also showed the DNA of the gritty Tigers.

"It was an exciting night," McKinstry said after the Tigers' 7-5 win in Friday's game. "I'm thankful to go out there and be able to show up for the party on 'CMU Night.' It was pretty cool." Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY THE BOYS ARE BAC

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