Tigers, Blue Jays Surge Amid Playoff Push

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2, marking their fourth consecutive win after a prolonged slump, with Kerry Carpenter driving in three runs and Chris Paddack delivering a strong six-inning outing in his debut. The Tigers, who lead the AL Central, are considering roster moves ahead of the trade deadline to boost their playoff hopes, while the Diamondbacks have matched their season’s longest losing streak at five games. Earlier in the week, Detroit endured a six-game losing streak and was outscored 89-33 over 13 games, but has since shown improved offense and pitching. The Toronto Blue Jays, meanwhile, have won four straight, including a 6-1 victory over Detroit, with key contributions from Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who recently hit his 14th home run. Toronto has an 8-1 record since the All-Star break and leads the AL East by 6.5 games. Both teams are showing strong momentum as the playoff race heats up.