Lively's Efforts Not Enough in Guardians' Shutout Loss
by Jesse Garcia | Sun, Jul 14th 6:27pm EDT
Ben Lively took the mound for the Cleveland Guardians and ended up with the short end of a 2-0 defeat against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact:
Ben Lively allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings. Despite a solid performance that showcased his ability to manage hits and maintain a decent strikeout rate, Lively's efforts were not supported by his team's offense, resulting in his fifth loss of the season. His season ERA slightly rose to 3.58, and his WHIP remains commendable at 1.17, but the lack of run support is a recurring theme that could affect his win potential in fantasy lineups. His solid K/9 and FIP indicate underlying skills that could be beneficial in fantasy, but managers might remain wary of the Guardians' inconsistent offense impacting his win-loss record.
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