Tigers' Melton Shines in Second Straight Win

Rookie pitcher Troy Melton earned his first MLB win by throwing seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts and no walks as the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1. Melton allowed only five singles and never permitted multiple runners in an inning, demonstrating strong command and velocity. The Tigers' offense was led by Andy Ibáñez, who was recalled from Triple-A Toledo and delivered three hits, two runs, and a home run, while Dillon Dingler also homered. Detroit's victory was their second straight after a prolonged slump and coincided with major roster updates, including the acquisition of Chris Paddack and news that Reese Olson will miss the season with a shoulder injury. Arizona managed a solo home run from Alek Thomas in the eighth inning, and third baseman Eugenio Suárez, a leading trade candidate, exited after being hit by a pitch. The Tigers improved their record to 62-46 and aim to continue their streak in the series.