Varitek gets his mitts on history, too

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There would be a slice of history for the catcher, too. Jason Varitek , who caught Jon Lester's 130 pitches last night, became the first catcher behind the plate for four no-hitters. [link]

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Red Sox News: 5/20/08
Published 5/20/2008 by Jon at The BoSox Blog
With gem in Boston, another chapter for survivor and champion Jon Lester Yanks May Be Scratching Surface of Sox Items at New Stadium Just say no Lester adds a historic chapter Varitek gets his mitts on history, too Lester had big supporting cast Fans take care not to jinx it Jon Lester no-hits Royals, redefines Red Sox career ...

Changes of fortune
Published 5/20/2008 by Hart Bracken at The Soxaholix
... And what about Tek, who now is tied for the All Time MLB record of having caught 4 no-no's? ...

Jonny Ace
Published 5/20/2008 by Mike Miliard at Sox Blog
... except the blindingly obvious. It’s been better said many times over already... * He’s come a such a long way. * He’s an inspiration to everyone. * He keeps gilding his resume with stuff most guys, many much older than him, only dream of. * He’s got the manager he deserves. * To say nothing of the center fielder. * And, of course, the catcher. (Four! Imagine if it was five?) ...

Lester’s No-Hitter
Published 5/20/2008 by Peter Schiller at Baseball Reflections
... did the unthinkable in Boston…he shook off Varitek! His other No hitters have been Hideo Nomo’s on April 4, 2001, Derek Lowe’s on April 27, 2002, Buchholz last year (9/1/07) and Lester’s last night (5/19/08). That’s why he’s the captain, I guess. To read more on this follow the links below. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com article HERE . Sean McAdam in a Special to ESPN.com wrote this article. Gordon Edes of the Boston Globe wrote this article on Lester and this one on Varitek. This last link comes from the blogosphere, click HERE for a post by ...

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