Lester's postgame comments
Jon Lester spoke to NESN's Heidi Watney immediately after his no-hitter tonight.
"Words can't describe it right now," Lester said on the field at Fenway Park. "I really didn't [think about pitching a no-hitter], just tried to focus on throwing one pitch at a time and going after guys and staying focused and not worrying about the score or how many hits or whatever they were doing."
Lester talked about what it was like to step to the mound in the ninth inning with just three outs to go.
"Just try to finish the game... I can't lie, it went through my head a couple of times in the ninth but it just worked out," Lester said.
The Sox lefthander talked about the importance of getting ahead in the count tonight. "Very important," Lester said. "That's one thing John (Farrell) and I have worked on all year, just try to get after guys and if you get ahead, you can dictate what you want to do with them."
Lester was asked if he had a special gift for Jacoby Ellsbury, who made a great catch in the fourth inning. "We'll work something out," Lester said.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona shared some words with Lester when the game ended.
"He just said he was proud of me," Lester said. "I've been through a lot the past couple of years, and he's been like a second dad to me, it's just a special moment right there."
Is Lester your boyfriend?
I could not be more happy for this young cancer-survivor. He is truly an inspirational figure especially in the age of baseball, where players are juicing and arguing over millions of dollars.
where was Manny for the post game jumping and hugs?
A brave young man. A moment which he and we, the Sox fans, will long remember.
Wow!!!!!!! Congratulations to you and the entire team. Go Sox!!!!!!!! Came into Boston for 2 games this weekend.
Magnificent effort, Jon. We in California who are true Red Sox fans and, more importantly, real sports fans, congratulate you on your no-hitter. It is especially comforting and satisfying for me since my wife is also a cancer (kidney) survivor.
No-hitter, World Series game winner and a truly fine sportsman.
Luck, mazel tov (ask Youkilis).
GOD DAMN OBAMA! GOD DAMN POLITICS!
GOD BLESS BASEBALL!!
This, BASEBALL, is what it is all about!
And God bless the Sox's!
What a great thrill for Lester and for me and my sons!
Thank you for putting the emphasis back where it should be! BASEBALL!!
Great game by Lester
Four no-nos for Varitek
Wow!
Congratulations Jon.
What a fantastic, uplifting story.
These are challenging times and this is easily the best news I've heard in a long time.
I WAS THERE, IT WAS AMAZING!!! I CANT BELIEVE I GOT TO SEE THAT. MY WHOLE LIFE MIGHT PASS AND I MAY NEVER SEE THAT AGAIN. GREAT JOB JOHN..
Congratulations, Jon!!! Go Sox.
Why do all the articles and captions on photos say that the players mobbed him on the field as "Tessie" was blaring through the speakers? Anyone who knows anything about Fenway knows that "Dirty Water" is the first song to be played after a victory nowadays.
And even if that's not enough, I was there tonight so I can even confirm it! Get your facts straight!
Lester's pitch type breakdown:
Fastballs (89-96mph): 82 (5Ks)
Cutters (85-91mph): 26 (3Ks)
Curveballs (75-80mph): 16 (1K)
Changeups (82-85mph): 6
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