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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Detroit Tigers 9–6 on March 30 at Chase Field in a spring training matchup that saw the home side overcome offensive inefficiency through pitching depth. Arizona's staff recorded 14 strikeouts while allowing just 10 hits and posting a 5.73 ERA, while Detroit's pitchers struggled with control, issuing six walks and surrendering 11 hits with a 3.44 ERA that belied their run-prevention efforts. The Diamondbacks managed only 11 hits and a .229 batting average but capitalized with two home runs and nine RBIs to outscore the Tigers, who managed 10 hits, zero homers, and struck out 14 times with a .626 OPS. Detroit's lineup lacked power production despite reaching base at a .325 clip, unable to convert scoring opportunities against Arizona's strikeout-heavy approach. The Diamondbacks' ability to win despite a sub-.300 OBP suggests their pitching staff can compensate for offensive struggles early in the season, a potential advantage as Arizona navigates its rotation depth heading into the regular campaign.