Ben Lively

Ben Lively gave up three runs on eight hits, three walks and two strikeouts in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed three earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out only two over 5.2 innings. This performance slightly tarnishes what has been a solid season for Lively, who leaves the game with a still impressive 2.63 ERA and a decent 1.21 WHIP. His inability to suppress hits in this outing, combined with a lower strikeout total, could raise concerns about his consistency moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely to see if this game was a minor blip or a sign of underlying issues that could affect his fantasy value.

Ben Lively turned in a strong performance Saturday, limiting the Angels to just one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings in the Guardians' 7-1 win.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a promising trend for Lively, who now boasts a stellar 2.08 ERA and 1.02 WHIP through his first four starts of the season. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.0 K/9) alongside a solid 4.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio underscores his potential as a valuable asset in fantasy rotations. Given his consistent performance and low BABIP (.269), which suggests some luck but also skill in inducing weak contact, Lively should be considered a reliable option in most fantasy formats moving forward.

Ben Lively one run over four hits across 4 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and two walks on Sunday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Lively was removed in the fifth inning after throwing 88 pitches. He'll have a more favorable matchup next up against the Angels.

Ben Lively delivered a strong performance on Tuesday, allowing just one earned run on five hits while striking out seven over 6.1 innings in the Guardians' 4-1 victory against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a promising start to the season for Lively, who now boasts a 2.38 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP through his first two starts. His impressive 11.1 K/9 and 14.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio are particularly encouraging for fantasy managers looking for reliable strikeout potential.

Ben Lively delivered a solid performance but couldn't avoid the loss in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings. Despite the loss, Lively's outing was a promising display of control and strikeout ability, maintaining a strong start to the season with a 3.60 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP. His high strikeout rate (12.6 K/9) and favorable WHIP are encouraging signs for fantasy managers, suggesting potential for high fantasy value if he can sustain these metrics.