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Boston's bullpen will be thanking Jon Lester.
The crafty lefty pitched eight shutout innings allowing just four hits, two walks and eight strikeouts giving the pen a break.
Only Jonathan Papelbon was used in the ninth completing his 23rd save of the season.
Dustin Pedroia drove in Boston's lone run with a wall-ball double to deep left field.
Star of the Game - Lester
Two incredibly positive things from this outing. One being that Lester has got it going. Two being that the bullpen caught a break in last night's win.
Next Game - 7/11 vs. Kansas City Royals - Gil Meche/John Smoltz
Smoltz will treat the Fenway Faithful to a better start this time around.
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