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Tigers on hand to help reopen William Clay Ford Field

DETROIT -- The city of Detroit has a new ballpark, complete with the same keyhole you would find at Comerica Park or you might have seen at the old Tiger Stadium.

Third baseman Nick Castellanos, center fielder Anthony Gose and former Tiger Willie Horton were among those present for the opening of the remodeled William Clay Ford Field on Monday morning at the Woodbridge Community Center.

The event was attended by hundreds of students from around the city.

"Baseball gives them friendship," Castellanos said. "I've made countless friends all over the country playing this game.