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BOSTON STRONG -
THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION
Jon Lester keeps the streak at six
in a row and a sweep
April 18, 2013 ...
Fifteen games into the season, the Red Sox are looking like a well-oiled engine that is getting it done in all facets of the game. All of it was on display in Thursday night's 6-3 win over the Indians that completed a three-game sweep and pushed the team's
winning streak to six games.
Jon Lester dazzled for a fourth straight start, firing seven strong innings for the win. Timely hitting was present throughout the night, and from various spots in the lineup. Aggressive and heads-up baserunning led directly to at least a couple of runs.
Boston heads back to Fenway with an 11-4 record -- the best start the club has had since 2006.
The Sox will get David Ortiz back on Friday night against the Royals, as he makes his season debut after an eight-month battle back from problems with his right Achilles heel.
The Sox have been doing a lot of that of late, thanks to performances like this one from Lester. The lefty, who pitched against former manager Terry Francona for the first time, is 3-0 with a 1.73 ERA.
As far as David Ortiz and Pawtucket Red Sox manager Gary DiSarcina are concerned, that's where the Boston designated hitter should be Friday night when the team begins a homestand against Kansas City. |
