Casey Mize deals & Riley Greene homers as the Tigers beat the Diamondbacks 5-1 on July 29. Detroit extends its AL Central lead as the trade deadline looms.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night, another victory for your first-place Detroit Tigers. Behind a masterful performance from Casey Mize and a powerful swing from Riley Greene, the Tigers dismantled the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 at Comerica Park, looking every bit the part of a division champion.
Casey Mize was simply untouchable: 7 innings, 1 run, 4 hits, 8 strikeouts.
From the first pitch, this game belonged to Casey Mize. The Tigers' ace was in complete control, carving up the Diamondbacks lineup for seven dominant innings. He allowed just a single run and struck out eight, looking like a pitcher ready for a deep postseason run. On the offensive side, Riley Greene provided the thunder, launching his 25th home run of the season in a three-RBI performance that put the game out of reach. Gleyber Torres chipped in with two hits and two runs scored, showcasing the lineup's depth. It was a complete, fundamental win that has become the team's trademark.
While the Tigers were loud on the field, the front office was silent. With the trade deadline just days away, no new transactions were announced on Tuesday. While the team's commanding 9-game lead in the AL Central might suggest they can stand pat, the question for fans remains: is this team good enough to win it all, or do they need one more piece? The lack of moves today only heightens the anticipation for what could be a franchise-altering next 48 hours.
The team continues to win even without key contributors like Kerry Carpenter, who remains on the 10-day IL. No new injuries were reported, which is always a victory in late July. The stability extends to the farm system, with no major promotions or demotions. For a team cruising with a 62-46 record, this quiet consistency is a sign of strength, not stagnation. The current group is getting the job done, day in and day out.
With two straight wins and a massive cushion in the division, the Tigers are in the driver's seat. The focus now shifts to completing the series against Arizona and the nail-biting drama of the trade deadline. Will they add a key piece for the October push? Whatever happens, one thing is clear: this is an exciting time to be a Tigers fan. The hunt for a pennant is on.
