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Guardians Shut Out Brewers 5-0 in Series Opener, Lively Exits Early with Injury

Cleveland’s bullpen shined as José Ramírez’s baserunning and Gabriel Arias’s timely hit powered the team to victory, while Ben Lively’s forearm inflammation raises concerns.

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Overview

  • The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 in the first game of their three-game series at Progressive Field, improving their record to 24-17.
  • Starter Ben Lively exited after three innings due to right forearm inflammation, an issue that had previously surfaced in his last start; he is set for further evaluation.
  • José Ramírez stole three bases, moving into third place on Cleveland’s all-time steals list with 255, and contributed to multiple scoring opportunities.
  • Gabriel Arias delivered a decisive three-run double in the fourth inning, breaking an 0-for-11 slump and giving the Guardians a 3-0 lead.
  • Jakob Junis and four other relievers combined for a seven-hit shutout, showcasing Cleveland’s bullpen depth and securing the team’s fifth shutout of the season.