RED SOX: Lester is On Fire

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Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester earned his ninth win of the season, allowing two runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out eight in seven innings Sunday night in Boston’s victory over New York.

BOTTOM LINE: Lester has been absolutely phenomenal over his last nine starts, earning a 6-0 record over that span. Control has been his nemesis when he pitches poorly, but lately, that hasn’t been a problem. In those nine starts, he has only average one walk per game. He should be active in all formats.