On a night the Red Sox desperately needed their starter to last, desperately needed him to save a bullpen depleted by a doubleheader and the ineffective pitching of Jason Johnson, Jon Lester managed to trump even a pitcher who was designated for assignment between games. (Full article: 396 words)

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