The Tigers rode Troy Melton's performance to a 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks to open a three-game series at Comerica Park.

Rookie Troy Melton pitched seven scoreless innings in his second career start, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Monday night.

Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with a .272 batting average, and has 22 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, 61 walks and 72 RBIs. Ketel Marte is 11 for 40 with a home run and an RBI over the last 10 games.

Dingler followed up with a single, then advanced to second on a groundout by Wenceel Perez. With two outs after a Baez strikeout, Matt Vierling came up and doubled, bringing Dingler home. The Tigers were up 4-0 at the end of four. The Diamondbacks went 1-2-3 again in the fifth. The Tigers did the same in the home half.

Eugenio Suarez left the game after getting hit by a pitch on Monday. The Tigers have reportedly shown interest in trading for him.

Rookie Troy Melton pitched seven scoreless innings in his second career start, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1.

After previously dropping 12 of their last 13 games, the Detroit Tigers have now won back-to-back contests. Detroit toppled the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday aft

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, who was hit hard on his hand while batting in ninth inning, is one of the top trade deadline candidates.

Eugenio Suárez, who is a candidate to be traded to a contender, was hit by a 95.6 mph sinker from Will Vest in the ninth inning. He immediately doubled over in pain and quickly left the field.