Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively exited the game against the Chicago White Sox after being struck on the outside of his right leg by a 96 mph comebacker from Dominic Fletcher in the second inning. Lively pitched two scoreless innings, striking out two batters, before needing assistance off the field, although he managed to walk a few steps on his own into the dugout. The team reported that he sustained a right thigh contusion, but the severity of the injury is still to be determined, with hopes he can make his next scheduled start against the Twins. Lively has had a solid season, holding an 11-9 record and a 4.01 ERA across 26 starts. The Guardians are currently managing their pitching rotation, especially with Alex Cobb also facing injury issues. Updates on Lively's condition are expected following the game.