The Diamondbacks lost 5-1 to the Tigers on July 29, 2025, extending their skid to four games. Eugenio Suarez hit his 36th HR, but Troy Melton dominated.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another frustrating loss for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team's losing streak stretched to four games on Tuesday night in Detroit, as they were thoroughly dominated by Tigers rookie Troy Melton in a 5-1 defeat. While Eugenio Suarez provided a lone spark with his 36th home run of the season, the offense was otherwise silent, leaving fans wondering where the next win will come from.
Trying to keep fighting every day. We'll bounce back.
The story of the game was Tigers right-hander Troy Melton. In just his second career MLB start, Melton looked like a seasoned veteran, carving up the Diamondbacks' lineup for seven scoreless innings. He allowed a mere three hits and struck out six, keeping Arizona off balance all night. On the other side, D-backs starter Brandon Pfaadt couldn't match him, surrendering four runs (three earned) in five innings of work. Key hits from Detroit's Riley Greene and a solo homer from Gleyber Torres provided all the offense the Tigers would need.
If there's one positive to take away from the recent slump, it's the continued power display from Eugenio Suarez. His ninth-inning solo shot prevented a shutout and moved him into the top five in the National League home run race. With 36 homers, Suarez is on a career-best pace, providing a consistent middle-of-the-order threat even as the team around him struggles. His determination was clear in a post-game social media message, where he vowed the team would bounce back from this tough stretch.
While the major league club falters, there's positive news brewing on the injury front. Veteran reliever Shelby Miller, out since early July with a shoulder strain, officially began his rehab assignment with a start for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. A successful stint there could see him back in the D-backs' bullpen by early August, providing a much-needed reinforcement. Other injured players are also making progress, with Pavin Smith (oblique) hitting off a tee and Ryan Thompson (trap strain) throwing from 90 feet.
With the team now six games under .500 and 11 games back in the NL West, the pressure is mounting. The bats need to wake up to support the few bright spots like Suarez, and the potential return of a key arm like Shelby Miller can't come soon enough. As the series in Detroit continues, the Diamondbacks must find a way to snap this losing streak and salvage the road trip before the season slips further away.
