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Tigers Secure Second Consecutive Win as Rookie Melton Dominates Diamondbacks

His seven scoreless innings signal a turning point for Detroit’s rebuilding roster as Arizona’s third baseman leaves with a hand injury

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Overview

  • Rookie Troy Melton delivered seven scoreless innings in his second major league start, striking out five and allowing five singles without issuing a walk.
  • Andy Ibáñez, recalled from Triple-A Toledo, recorded a double, a solo home run and scored twice in his first game back.
  • Spencer Torkelson’s RBI single in the first inning set the tone and Matt Vierling’s fourth-inning double extended Detroit’s lead.
  • Eugenio Suárez exited in the ninth inning after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, putting the status of the 36-homer candidate in doubt.
  • Former Tigers starter Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss for Arizona, allowing five runs on eight hits over six innings.