Troy Melton Throws 7 Scoreless Innings in 2nd Career Start as Tigers Beat Diamondbacks
- On last year, the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 at Comerica Park, scoring all five runs off former Tiger Eduardo Rodríguez.
- Before Monday, July 28, the Tigers lost 12 of 13 games, then added Troy Melton and recalled Andy Ibáñez from Triple-A Toledo.
- Using a six-pitch arsenal, Troy Melton scattered five singles in seven innings, striking out five and issuing no walks, with a fastball averaging 97.1 mph and maxing out at 98.6 mph.
- Improving their record to 62-46, the Detroit Tigers notched back-to-back wins for the first time since July 7-8.
- After a 96-mph pitch to his shoulder, Suárez yelped in pain, raising uncertainty for Arizona’s lineup as a potential trade candidate with 36 homers.
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Former SeaWolf Melton dominates in first big-league win
Former Erie SeaWolf Troy Melton earned his first MLB win Monday night at Comerica Park as the Tigers took down Arizona 5-1. the reaction from Troy's parents 🥹 pic.twitter.com/7AdtjApjFu— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 29, 2025 Melton, who was Erie's opening day starter for the 2025 Eastern League season, tossed seven scoreless innings facing the Diamondbacks. t as in troy?yes gabriella t as in TROY MELTON 🥵 pic.twitter.com/D4kHacITkJ— Detroit…


Troy Melton shines as Detroit Tigers tag Eduardo Rodríguez in 5-1 win vs. Diamondbacks
Detroit Tigers score: The Tigers rode Troy Melton's performance to a 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks to open a three-game series at Comerica Park.
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