Lester Fires No-Hitter

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Lester Fires No-Hitter

Christopher Solberg, Editor
5/19/2008

In an amazing story of recovery and resurrection, Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lester pitched a no-hitter on Monday night. John Lester missed the 2006 season with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, he then came back in limited duty in 2007, eventually pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings in the final game of the World Series. But it was his most recent start that was his greatest. On the night, Lester allowed only two base runners on walks and struck out nine batters with his mid-90s heat.

On the season, John is 3-2 with a 3.41 ERA, pretty good start for your first full season back from cancer. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein really knew what he was doing not giving up Lester in any of the various trade offers that has gotten. Lester was mentioned numerous times last off-season in possible deals for pitcher Johan Santana. He was also requested in a possible deal to get Andruw Jones from the Atlanta Braves.

Keep it up John, we’re rooting for you.

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