Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but he appeared to escape serious injury. After the game, Suárez told reporters that X-rays on his left index finger were negative.

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 5-1 to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, July 28, and All-Star Eugenio Suarez was hit by a pitch again.

Suárez left the Diamondbacks' game against the Tigers in the ninth inning Monday after he was hit by a pitch in the hand.

The Arizona Diamondbacks finish July in Detroit against the Tigers, then begin August in northern California against the Athletics.

Houston needs slugging, and Suarez would provide that. His 36 home runs are tied for fourth in Major League Baseball, and wi

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has a 50-52 record overall and a 26-27 record at home. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .253.

The Chicago Cubs are looking to win the National League Central this season and are interested in Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez to do so.