Ben Lively, 4 relievers combine for a 4-hitter, AL Central-leading Guardians beat Rays 2-0

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, and Tampa Bay Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt, left, watch Ramirez's single in the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, and Tampa Bay Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt, left, watch Ramirez's single in the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)


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CLEVELAND — Ben Lively and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Brayan Rocchio had an RBI single for the go-ahead run and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0. Cade Smith, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis and Emmanuel Clase wrapped up Cleveland's 12th shutout. Clase finished for his career-high 45th save, taking over the major league lead from St. Louis' Ryan Helsley and moving within one of tying Jose Mesa's franchise record. Lively (12-9) worked five-plus innings in his best start in seven weeks, giving up two hits in the first and two in the sixth. The right-hander struck out two, helping the Guardians reduce their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to three.

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