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One-Hitter For Lester As Sox Shut Out Blue Jays
_ Jon Lester pitched a one-hitter Friday night, allowing only Maicer Izturis’ two-out double in the sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox broke a three-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Sox Off To Strong Start At Yankee Stadium
Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox got off to a quick start after a dreadful 2012 season, giving new manager John Farrell an 8-2 win over the barely recognizable New York Yankees on opening day Monday.
Lester Hopes To Put 2012 Frustrations Behind Him
As bad as 2012 was for the Boston Red Sox, it was equally bad for Jon Lester. So, count him among the many players itching to get back at it.
September’s Slump Continues
Austin Jackson hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame a blown save by Jose Valverde to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in Thursday’s opener.
Saltalamacchia’s First Home Run Of Exhibition Season Not Enough For Sox
Jon Lester allowed four runs and eight hits in three innings as the Pirates defeated the Red Sox, 6-5, in Bradenton, Florida.
Lester To Start Opening Day
Boston pitcher Jon Lester has been picked to start opening day for the Red Sox on April 5 in Detroit.
Pedroia With Two Hits, Two RBI As Sox Defeat Orioles
Jon Lester allowed one run and a hit in four innings in his Grapefruit League debut and Dustin Pedroia had two hits and two RBIs as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Sunday.
Red Sox Sweep A’s In A Soggy Doubleheader
After nearly 11 hours from the first pitch to the
last, the Boston Red Sox could finally rest and dry out after a
rain-delayed doubleheader sweep of the Oakland Athletics on
Saturday.
Game 1 Goes To Red Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer and Jon Lester struck out eight, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in the opening game of a doubleheader Tuesday.
Red Sox Salvage One In Philadelphia Series
Jon Lester tossed two-hit ball over seven shutout innings, Jason Varitek homered twice and the Boston Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.



