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Jon Lester
P | Boston Red Sox
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | RANK | FSP |
| 3.39 | 16-8 | 237 | 1.24 | 14th | 18.62 |
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Archived News (08-2008)
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[+] August 28th 2008 10 Updates
7:00 PM EST (2)
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Lester outdueled Mike Mussina only to watch his bullpen (Hideki
Lester outdueled Mike Mussina only to watch his bullpen (Hideki Okajima, Justin Masterson) squander a 2-1 lead. The strong outing came on the heels of a seven-run implosion against Toronto -- clearly an exception to the rule for the otherwise consistent left-hander. Improved command has helped Lester greatly since the All-Star break (42/9 K/BB ratio), making him a good bet to grab win No. 13 next time out against the uninspiring Orioles.
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Lester outdueled Mike Mussina only to watch his bullpen squander
Lester outdueled Mike Mussina only to watch his bullpen squander a 2-1 lead. The strong outing came on the heels of a seven-run implosion against Toronto -- clearly an exception to the rule for the otherwise consistent left-hander. Improved command has helped Lester greatly since the All-Star break (42/9 K/BB ratio), making him a good bet to grab win No. 13 next time out against the uninspiring Orioles.
6:00 PM EST (2)
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Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red
Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester struck out eight batters and walked one Thursday, Aug. 28, while receiving a no-decision.
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Jon Lester shut down New York for the third time this season
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News: Jon Lester shut down New York for the third time this season Thursday in the final regular season game between the Yankees and Red Sox from Yankee Stadium. He struck out eight and walked none, but did not factor in the final decision. Lester was working on a four-hit shutout when Cody Ransom doubled with two outs in the seventh, chasing the lefty after 119 pitches. Jason Giambi then hit a pinch-hit home run off Hideki Okajima. [...]
5:00 PM EST (1)
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Jon Lester came into today's match-up against the Yankees with
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Jon Lester came into today's match-up against the Yankees with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 1.13 and today wasn't much different. In Lester's 6.2 innings he only gave up one run while striking out eight.Lester has been a viable starter for the Red Sox this year and definitely warrants being on your Fantasy Roster.
4:00 PM EST (1)
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Jon Lester bounced back from a rough outing versus the Blue
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Jon Lester bounced back from a rough outing versus the Blue Jays to hold the Yankees to one run in 6 2/3 innings on Thursday. Lester was taken out with a shutout intact, but Hideki Okajima immediately allowed a game-tying two-run homer, spoiling Lester's chances of picking up his 13th win. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
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Today the Red Sox will try and sweep a three game series with
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Today the Red Sox will try and sweep a three game series with the Yankees and most likely sweep them right out the playoff picture. Jon Lester will go for the Sox today and he has absolutely owned the Yankees this year. Lester is 2-0 against the Yanks with an ERA of 1.13.Lester is looking to rebound from a couple of rough outings but the Yankees might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
10:00 AM EST (1)
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RedSox.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon
RedSox.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester is 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 16 innings against the New York Yankees this season.
09:00 AM EST (2)
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MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester (12-5, 3.49 ERA)
MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester (12-5, 3.49 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 28, against the New York Yankees.
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MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester (12-5, 3.49 ERA)
MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester (12-5, 3.49 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 27, against the New York Yankees.
Jon Lester Injury News
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Jon Lester Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | date | Innings | K's | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 01 09 | 6.1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | win | 28.16 | 8.84 |
| 2 | Sep 25 09 | 2.1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | loss | -2.84 | 42.34 |
| 3 | Sep 19 09 | 6.0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 3 | win | 18.00 | 12.16 |
| 4 | Sep 13 09 | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | win | 30.50 | 5 |
| 5 | Sep 06 09 | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | win | 29.00 | 0 |
| 6 | Sep 01 09 | 6.0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | win | 24.50 | 16 |
| 7 | Aug 25 09 | 6.2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | none | 13.32 | 22.68 |
| 8 | Aug 20 09 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | win | 27.50 | 2.5 |
| 9 | Aug 14 09 | 6.0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | none | 15.50 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Aug 09 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | none | 17.50 | 21.5 |
| 11 | Aug 04 09 | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | none | 18.50 | 10 |
| 12 | Jul 30 09 | 5.2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | none | 4.32 | 30.5 |
| 13 | Jul 25 09 | 7.1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | win | 26.66 | 5.84 |
| 14 | Jul 19 09 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | loss | 12.50 | 24.5 |
| 15 | Jul 10 09 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | win | 31.00 | 13 |
| 16 | Jul 05 09 | 6.2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | none | 15.82 | 19.68 |
| 17 | Jun 29 09 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | win | 29.50 | 10.5 |
| 18 | Jun 24 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | win | 21.00 | 8 |
| 19 | Jun 18 09 | 5.0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | loss | 8.00 | 22.5 |
| 20 | Jun 12 09 | 7.0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | none | 22.00 | 15 |
| 21 | Jun 06 09 | 9.0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | win | 41.00 | 0 |
| 22 | May 31 09 | 6.0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | win | 30.00 | 1.5 |
| 23 | May 31 09 | 6.0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | win | 30.00 | 1.5 |
| 24 | May 26 09 | 6.0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | loss | 6.50 | 30.5 |
| 25 | May 21 09 | 6.1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | win | 20.66 | 12.84 |
| 26 | May 15 09 | 5.2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 5 | loss | 5.82 | 20.18 |
| 27 | May 09 09 | 4.1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 8 | loss | 1.16 | 34.84 |
| 28 | May 04 09 | 7.0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | win | 27.00 | 13 |
| 29 | Apr 29 09 | 6.0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | none | 9.00 | 26.5 |
| 30 | Apr 24 09 | 6.0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | none | 12.00 | 29 |
| 31 | Apr 19 09 | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | win | 30.00 | 0 |
| 32 | Apr 13 09 | 6.0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | loss | 6.00 | 29 |
| 33 | Apr 08 09 | 5.0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | loss | 5.00 | 21 |
| Totals: | 206.3 | 237 | 189 | 67 | 612.58 | ||||
Jon Lester Fantasy Graph
TopPlayer Run Differential Notes
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Jon Lester has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home Breakdown
Top| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS (8) | TEX (1) | Jon Lester (1) | Derek Holland (4) | +7 |
| 2 | BOS | BAL | Jon Lester | n/a | +6 |
| 1 | BOS (5) | TOR (1) | Jon Lester (1) | Robert Ray (4) | +4 |
| 1 | BOS (3) | CLE (0) | Jon Lester (0) | Carlos Carrasco (3) | +3 |
| 1 | BOS (1) | KC (0) | Jon Lester (0) | Brian Bannister (1) | +1 |
| 1 | BOS (1) | FLA (2) | Jon Lester (2) | Ricky Nolasco (1) | -1 |
| 3 | BOS | TB | Jon Lester | n/a | -10 |
| Totals: | Games: 10 | +10 | |||
Away Breakdown
Top| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | BOS | TOR | Jon Lester | n/a | +17 |
| 2 | BOS | BAL | Jon Lester | n/a | +10 |
| 1 | BOS (6) | CHW(1) | Jon Lester (0) | John Danks (3) | +5 |
| 1 | BOS (8) | TB(4) | Jon Lester (2) | Andy Sonnanstine (3) | +4 |
| 1 | BOS (6) | WAS(4) | Jon Lester (3) | Craig Stammen (6) | +2 |
| 1 | BOS (4) | SEA(5) | Jon Lester (5) | Chris Jakubauskas (3) | -1 |
| 2 | BOS | NYY | Jon Lester | n/a | -2 |
| 1 | BOS (2) | MIN(5) | Jon Lester (5) | Nick Blackburn (1) | -3 |
| 1 | BOS (2) | OAK(8) | Jon Lester (6) | Dallas Braden (2) | -6 |
| Totals: | Games: 14 | +26 | |||
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