Ben Lively

Ben Lively allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings on Sunday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Lively added five strikeouts and two walks in his fourth win of the season. He now carries a 2.80 ERA across eight starts on the year.

Ben Lively delivered a strong performance in Monday's 3-1 win against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

He pitched 5.2 innings, allowing just one earned run on six hits, with no walks and seven strikeouts. This outing continues a solid season for Lively, who now boasts a 2.84 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP through seven starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.0 K/9) while keeping the walks down (evidenced by a 3.17 strikeout-to-walk ratio) enhances his fantasy value, especially in leagues that reward strikeouts and WHIP.

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.