Lester blanks Yanks with five-hitter

 
Jon Lester was masterful on Thursday night, pitching the first shutout by a Red Sox lefty at Yankee Stadium since 1973 as Boston rolled to a 7-0 win in the first of four games. Dustin Pedroia extended his hitting streak to 11 games. [link]

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