Diamondbacks Stumble Ahead of Trade Deadline Showdown with Tigers

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been in a downward spiral lately, losing 5 of their last 6 games since the All-Star break. This includes a series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where they scored just one run over three games. The pressure of the upcoming trade deadline appears to have taken a toll on the team.

Now, the Diamondbacks are set to face an even tougher challenge as they head to Detroit to take on the 61-46 Tigers. While the Tigers have struggled lately, losing 8 of their last 10 games, they still present a formidable opponent for the struggling Diamondbacks.

The pitching matchups for this series are particularly intriguing. Former Tiger Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, looking to continue his recent upward trend after a couple of rough starts. On the other side, the Tigers will send out 24-year-old Troy Melton, who is making just his second major league start.

Additionally, the Diamondbacks will avoid facing Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal, which provides a bit of relief. However, the Tigers' rotation still poses a significant challenge, with a sixth-best 3.58 starter ERA.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Diamondbacks will be hoping to turn things around and gain some momentum before potentially making roster moves. The series against the Tigers could be a crucial test for the team as they look to get back on track.