Latest Ben Lively News

Dodgers' Kershaw, Guardians' Lively, Tigers' Mize and Yankees' Stroman are left off ALDS rosters

Oct. 05, 2024 17:38 PM EDT

Pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Joe Kelly were left off the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres that started Saturday. Kershaw is done for the season after his big toe injury worsened, manager Dave Roberts said. Kelly also won't be...

Justin Verlander earns his 262nd win as AL West champion Astros beat Guardians 4-3

Sep. 28, 2024 22:04 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Verlander gave up three runs in six innings for his 262nd victory and the AL West champion Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday night. Verlander (5-6), who gave up seven hits and struck out five without a walk, won for the second time...

José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1

Sep. 20, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night to move closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it’s OK, this guy wants...

Ben Lively, 4 relievers combine for a 4-hitter, AL Central-leading Guardians beat Rays 2-0

Sep. 15, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben Lively and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Brayan Rocchio had an RBI single for the go-ahead run and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Sunday. The Guardians are four games ahead of second-place Kansas City in...

Guardians right-hander Ben Lively expected to be OK after departing with right thigh contusion

Sep. 10, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Ben Lively and the Cleveland Guardians were feeling fortunate Tuesday night after it looked as if the pitcher escaped what could have been a major injury. Lively departed Cleveland's 5-0 victory at the Chicago White Sox after he was struck by a comebacker in the...

Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss

Sep. 10, 2024 23:39 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland's bullpen was terrific once again, helping the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday night after Ben Lively departed with a leg injury. At 33-113, the White Sox are closing in on the post-1900 record for...

David Fry and José Ramírez homer, Guardians blast Orioles 10-3 in series opener between AL leaders

Aug. 01, 2024 22:37 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — David Fry hit a three-run homer, José Ramírez had a two-run shot and the Cleveland Guardians hammered the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Thursday night in a matchup of two of the AL's division leaders. Bo Naylor added a three-run blast as the Guardians outhomered the...

Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB's best

Jul. 26, 2024 22:05 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. The Phillies returned home for the first time since the All-Star break,...