Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on July 30, 2025, extending their AL Central lead. Riley Greene's 26th HR and a quality start from Chris Paddack sealed the win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another dominant performance at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers dispatched the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Wednesday, flexing their muscles and pushing their AL Central lead to a commanding nine games. Powered by a mammoth home run from Riley Greene and a much-needed quality start from Chris Paddack, the Tigers are not just winning; they're making a statement as July comes to a close.
The Tigers have won three straight, are 35-21 at home, and now hold a 9-game lead in the AL Central.
It's become an almost daily expectation: Riley Greene is going to do something spectacular. Tonight, it was his 26th home run of the season, a blast that further solidifies his status as the team's offensive engine. With his RBI total now at 84 and a .275 average, Greene isn't just having a good season; he's having the kind of superstar-level campaign that carries a team. His consistent power has been the driving force behind this mid-summer surge.
With Tarik Skubal and Sawyer Gipson-Long on the injured list, the starting rotation has been a point of concern. Chris Paddack answered the call in a big way. Entering the game with a tough-luck 3-9 record, Paddack was masterful, limiting the Diamondbacks lineup to just one run. It was exactly the kind of stabilizing performance the Tigers needed, proving they have the depth to weather injuries and keep the winning train on the tracks.
While Greene provided the thunder, the rest of the lineup provided the sparks. Wenceel Perez electrified the crowd with a lightning-fast triple, turning a routine hit into a major scoring threat. Meanwhile, Gleyber Torres continued his quietly excellent season, reaching base again and keeping his OBP at a stellar .379. It's this combination of power, speed, and professional at-bats that makes the Tigers offense so difficult to contain.
Let's take a step back and appreciate the big picture. The Tigers are now 63-46 and hold a nine-game lead over their closest division rival. They've won three straight and boast an impressive 35-21 record at Comerica Park. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror and no new moves announced, this is the team that will carry the flag into August. Their consistency has built a cushion that is the envy of most of baseball.
With a three-game winning streak in hand and a massive division lead, the Tigers are in the driver's seat. The focus now shifts from chasing to maintaining. As they head into the final two months of the season, the goals are clear: stay healthy, keep the pressure on, and prepare for a meaningful October. If they keep playing with this level of confidence and execution, a return to playoff baseball in Detroit feels more like an inevitability than a hope.
