Ben Lively filled in admirably for Tanner Bibee (illness) in Thursday’s Opening Day start against the Royals, allowing three runs on four hits over five frames in a tough-luck no-decision.

Ben Lively pitched six innings of two-run ball Friday against the Giants.

Ben Lively was hit hard in Sunday’s loss to the Brewers, giving up four runs on four hits over his 3 2/3 innings of work.

Ben Lively shut out the Royals for four innings Monday in the Guardians’ 5-2 victory.