The D-backs lost 7-2 to the Tigers on July 31, 2025, extending their skid to five games. Geraldo Perdomo homered, but can Arizona fix its offense?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another frustrating result. The Arizona Diamondbacks wrapped up their series in Detroit not with a bang, but with a whimper, falling 7-2 to the Tigers and extending their season-worst losing streak to five games. With the offense stuck in neutral and the pitching unable to hold the line, the team heads into a crucial August stretch searching for answers.
The Diamondbacks have now scored exactly two runs in each of their last three games.
The final game at Comerica Park was a story of missed opportunities and key mistakes. Starter Ryne Nelson battled through 4.1 innings, and while he was tagged with four runs, only one was earned, pointing to some defensive lapses. The game truly got out of hand when the bullpen faltered, with Kyle Backhus surrendering three runs while only recording two outs. Meanwhile, the Tigers' offense, powered by two-run homers from Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers, had no trouble putting the game away. For the D-backs, the bats were nearly silent, managing just five hits and striking out seven times.
If there was one positive takeaway from Thursday's loss, it was the performance of Geraldo Perdomo. He was responsible for both of Arizona's runs, driving in Corbin Carroll with a fourth-inning single and launching a solo home run in the ninth—his fifth of the year. In a game where the rest of the lineup struggled to get anything going, Perdomo's two-hit day was a notable bright spot, even earning a highlight on the team's social media channels.
All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez made his return to the lineup after a brief scare with a hand injury, going 1-for-4. His presence is a welcome sight, but it also comes with a cloud of uncertainty. As a rumored trade target, every game he plays in a Diamondbacks uniform feels significant as the deadline approaches. Despite the speculation surrounding Suarez and other potential moves, the front office remained quiet on Thursday, with no transactions announced. This inactivity only amplifies the pressure on the current roster to snap out of its funk.
The losing streak is a heavy burden, but there's no time to dwell on it. The D-backs now head home to face the Oakland Athletics, with their ace, Merrill Kelly, slated to take the mound on Friday. It's a critical opportunity to hit the reset button, find that missing offensive spark, and start August on the right foot. Can Kelly play the role of stopper and get this team back in the win column? Fans will be holding their breath.
