Detroit Tigers Host Arizona Diamondbacks in Three-Game Series Amid Struggles

The Detroit Tigers are hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks for a critical three-game interleague series amid both teams facing challenges ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Tigers, despite recent struggles with losing 12 of their past 14 games since before the All-Star Break, still hold a strong lead atop the American League Central Division and hope to improve their interleague record. The Diamondbacks, battling a downward spiral marked by a series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates and scoring only one run across three games, are also navigating trade discussions involving key players like Zac Gallen and Eugenio Suarez. Detroit's rotation features standout pitcher Tarik Skubal, an All-Star and AL Cy Young candidate originally drafted by the Diamondbacks, making the series particularly challenging for Arizona. Former Tiger Eduardo Rodriguez is set to start for the Diamondbacks, aiming to rebound from recent rough outings, while Tigers' young starter Troy Melton seeks better results in his second major league start. This series is pivotal for both teams as the Diamondbacks try to stay in Wild Card contention and the Tigers aim to build momentum toward another postseason run.