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Lester Stays Sharp As Sox Beat Orioles 4-0

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Jun 29, 2009 9:44 pm US/Eastern

Lester Stays Sharp As Sox Beat Orioles 4-0

Jonathan Papelbon Ties Franchise Saves Record With 132

BALTIMORE (AP) ― Jon Lester pitched seven shutout innings, J.D. Drew came within a double of hitting for the cycle, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Monday night.

Jonathan Papelbon got the final out with two on to earn his 132nd career save, tying Bob Stanley for the most in Red Sox history. Papelbon has 19 saves this season in 20 opportunities.

Lester (7-6) gave up five hits, struck out eight and walked none. The left-hander allowed only one runner past first base, but even then he proved to be overpowering: In the fifth inning, despite yielding a pair of two-out singles, Lester struck out the side.

Lester is 8-0 with a 2.18 ERA against Baltimore in 10 career starts.

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