Detroit, MI - DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Chris Paddack threw six solid innings in his Detroit debut and the Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Wednesday.

The AL Central-leading Tigers have won four straight games, coming off a 1-12 slump that spanned before and after the All-Star Game.

Detroit may make moves before the trade deadline on Thursday to bolster its chances winning the franchise’s first World Series since 1984.

Arizona has lost five straight, matching its longest losing streak of the season.

Paddack (4-10) gave up only one run on three hits with five strikeouts and no walks, two days after the right-hander was acquired in a trade from the Minnesota Twins.

Ryne Nelson (6-3) allowed four runs — one earned — on six hi

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