News from the Church of Baseball
In an amazing and inspirational game Monday evening, Jon Lester pitched a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox. ESPN reports on the pitcher who came back to pitch in the big leagues after a bout with a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
It was Lester's first major league complete game. And what a way to do it."You don't feel tired in that situation. You've got so much adrenaline going," he said.
"I'm sure it will hit me in the morning."
Lester (3-2) allowed just two baserunners, walking Billy Butler in the second inning and Esteban German to open the ninth; he also had an error when he threw away a pickoff attempt.
Lester struck out nine, fanning Alberto Callaspo to end the game before pumping both fists in the air.
Catcher Jason Varitek, who has been behind the plate for a record four no-hitters, lifted his pitcher into the air. Manager Terry Francona gave a long, hard embrace to Lester, who missed the end of the 2006 season after he was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
"I've been through a lot the last couple of years. He's been like a second dad to me," Lester said. "It was just a special moment right there."
Watch it here.
The Red Sox good fortune may be related to the way they devoutly nurture their relationship with God by offering clergy passes to area senior clergy, allowing us to purchase day of game standing room tickets for ten bucks. They also invited the Old North Church choir to sing the national anthem on Patriot's Day. Of course, they won.
We are kept humble by our fallen fall team, who have been accused of making a pact with one of God's fallen angels.
Steve Ayres
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May 20, 2008 10:31 AM