Kerry Carpenter's 20th homer powers the Detroit Tigers to a 7-2 win and series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 31, 2025. See how they dominated.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There's nothing quite like the feeling of a sweep, and the Detroit Tigers are soaking it in tonight. With a decisive 7-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Comerica Park, the first-place Tigers put a bow on a perfect series, fueled by an offensive explosion that saw the team rack up 11 hits and send a clear message to the rest of the AL Central.
Kerry Carpenter's 20th home run of the season traveled 406 feet, a towering two-run shot that broke the game open in the 5th inning.
If you had to pick one player to define today's victory, it's Kerry Carpenter. The man was simply on another level. He got the scoring started in the 3rd with an RBI triple and then delivered the knockout blow in the 5th with a colossal two-run homer that sailed 406 feet. The blast, his 20th of the season, was all over the team's social media feeds, and for good reason. It wasn't just a home run; it was a statement. Carpenter finished 2-for-3, continuing to be the engine of this potent Tigers lineup.
While Carpenter may have stolen the headlines, this win was a full-squad affair. Colt Keith had a perfect night at the plate, going 3-for-3, scoring twice, and driving in a run, bumping his average to a respectable .253. It's a fantastic sign to see the young infielder stringing together quality at-bats. Not to be outdone, catcher Jake Rogers joined the home run party with a two-run shot of his own in the 6th. With Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry also chipping in with two hits apiece, the offense was firing on all cylinders, giving the pitching staff more than enough cushion to cruise to victory.
As the calendar flips to the final day of July, a time typically buzzing with trade rumors, things were surprisingly calm in the Tigers' front office. No new trades, call-ups, or injury updates were announced. After acquiring reliever Rafael Montro from Atlanta yesterday, it seems the team is content with its current makeup. And why wouldn't they be? A three-game sweep and a firm grip on first place is a powerful vote of confidence in the players already in the clubhouse. The message from management appears to be: this is our team, and we're ready to win with it.
With the Diamondbacks in the rearview mirror, the Tigers roll into August with a three-game winning streak and all the momentum in the world. They've proven they can win with power, pitching, and fundamentals. The challenge now is to keep this energy high and extend their lead in the division. If the performance we saw tonight is any indication, the rest of the league should be on notice. The Tigers are for real.
