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The rumors of Jon Lester’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
Stepping up once again to play the role of stopper, a very 2008-style Lester delivered in a big way against the Blue Jays in Toronto- striking out a career-high 12 batters in six innings. His previous high mark was 10 K’s, which he notched twice (once [...]© Center Field
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