Jason Varitek hit a two-run home run and Jon Lester pitched 7 1/3’s innings striking out six and walking none on eight hits to improve to 8-3 on the season.
Jonathan Papelbon earned his 29th save of the season.
Star of the Game: Lester
Boston needed a start like the one Lester gave last night.
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He’s been excellent ever when he’s been walking guys. I’m not going to pretend that I understand how Dice-K works, I’ll just accept it.
Hey can we get Lester to pitch at least two of the three games against the Yanks?
He seems to be their nightmare this year.