Tigers Demolish D-backs 12-2 Behind Greene, Pérez (July 29, 2025)

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 5:40 PM, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-2. Riley Greene was a key contributor, hitting one of Detroit's three home runs during a six-run fifth inning that propelled the Tigers to victory.

Greene finished the night with three hits, three runs scored, and three RBIs. Wenceel Pérez also had an outstanding performance, collecting three hits, stealing two bases, and scoring four times.

The Tigers' win marked their third straight victory after a challenging stretch where they lost 12 of 13 games. Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks have now lost six of their last seven outings.

The game was tied at 2-2 before the Tigers' offense erupted for nine runs across the fifth and sixth innings.

In the fifth inning, after Brandon Pfaadt (10-7) retired the leadoff hitter, Gleyber Torres broke the tie with a solo home run to right field, putting Detroit ahead 3-2. Kerry Carpenter then singled, followed by Riley Greene's 26th homer of the season, extending the lead to 5-2.

Spencer Torkelson singled, and after Wenceel Pérez hit into an out at second, Zach McKinstry blasted his ninth home run, giving the Tigers a five-run advantage. Andy Ibáñez added an RBI single off reliever Brandyn Garcia later in the inning. Detroit continued their scoring surge in the sixth, adding three more runs, highlighted by doubles from Carpenter and Greene, and a triple from Pérez.

Pérez needed a home run in the eighth inning to complete the cycle, but Arizona catcher Jose Herrera got him to ground into a force out at second base.

Arizona initially took a 1-0 lead before Tigers starter Casey Mize recorded an out. Corbin Carroll led off with a triple into the right-field corner, and Ketel Marte followed with an RBI single to right. Geraldo Perdomo's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the second inning made it 2-0. However, Dillon Dingler tied the game for Detroit with a two-run single in the fourth.

Arizona third baseman Eugenio Suarez was absent from the game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch on Monday. Tests revealed no fractures, and he is currently listed as day-to-day.

Key Moment

After Ketel Marte's RBI single in the first inning, the Diamondbacks loaded the bases with one out. Tigers starter Casey Mize, however, struck out Jake McCarthy and then retired Alek Thomas, limiting Arizona to just one run in the frame.

Notable Stat

Arizona catcher Jose Herrera made his fourth career pitching appearance in relief during the game, which saw his earned run average rise to 6.75.

Up Next

The Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks will conclude their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon. Chris Paddack (3-9, 4.95 ERA) is set to make his Tigers debut after being acquired from the Minnesota Twins earlier this week. Ryne Nelson (6-2, 3.29 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for Arizona.

In summary

The Detroit Tigers secured a decisive 12-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 29, 2025, fueled by a powerful offensive outburst, including three home runs in a six-run fifth inning. Riley Greene was a standout with three hits, three runs, and three RBIs, while Wenceel Pérez contributed three hits, two stolen bases, and four runs. This win extended the Tigers' winning streak to three games, contrasting with the Diamondbacks' recent struggles. Key moments included Detroit's nine-run surge in the fifth and sixth innings, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit. The series concludes with Chris Paddack debuting for Detroit against Arizona's Ryne Nelson.

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