Latest Ben Lively News
Guardians starter Ben Lively 'good to go' after being examined for possible injury
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively, who underwent tests after leaving Saturday's game with some tightness, is “good to go” for his next start, manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday. The 32-year-old right-hander was examined back in Cleveland after...
Lively wins 5th straight start, Ramirez, Kwan homer and Guardians top Marlins 8-0
MIAMI (AP) — Ben Lively won his fifth straight start, José Ramirez and Steven Kwan homered, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 8-0 on Saturday night. Lively (6-2) allowed three hits, walked none and struck out one, lowering his ERA to 2.59. Sam Hentges pitched the...
Ben Lively wins career-best fourth straight start as AL Central-leading Guardians beat Nationals 3-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben Lively won his career-best fourth consecutive start and Kyle Manzardo hit a bloop two-run single to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Saturday. Lively (5-2) allowed two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings while striking out four...
Lively helps the Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 for their 9th consecutive win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ben Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Sunday for their ninth consecutive win. It’s the longest win streak for Cleveland since it won an AL-record 22 in a row from Aug. 24 to Sept....
Lindor goes 0-fer in homecoming against Guardians, Mets shortstop most misses 'winning' in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three years later, Francisco Lindor finally came home. Walking back into Progressive Field as a visitor for the first time on Monday, Lindor's mind quickly filled with memories of spraying champagne — and a painful night when a World Series title slipped away. ...
Guardians ruin Francisco Lindor's Cleveland homecoming, trip Mets 3-1 for 4th straight win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben Lively had another solid start, David Fry drove in two early runs and the Cleveland Guardians won their fourth straight, 3-1 on Monday night over the New York Mets to ruin Francisco Lindor's return. The Guardians won for the seventh time in eight games. The AL...
Naylor brothers key big frame for Guardians in 7-4 win. World champion Rangers have lost 5 in a row
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a three-run homer, Bo Naylor had a two-run double and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night, handing the reigning World Series champions their season-high fifth consecutive loss. Those big hits...
Bo Naylor hits his 1st career grand slam, Guardians beat Angels 7-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bo Naylor hit his first career grand slam, Austin Hedges had his first homer since June 14 and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-1 on Saturday night. Naylor’s two-out blast to right in the sixth inning came off Angels starter Reid Detmers...
Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017
BOSTON (AP) — Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston's first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday night. Connor Wong homered in the fourth, one inning after Boston...
Pitching injuries are forcing some less familiar names into important roles early in the season
“Next man up” is a phrase you hear a lot in football, but maybe it's time to apply it to starting pitching in the major leagues. Baseball has been overrun lately by injuries to star pitchers that are forcing teams to make contingency plans they'd have loved to avoid. Here are a...
