Lester, Red Sox deny Scherzer’s 20th victory
Published: 04 Sep. 2013, 20:23
Jon Lester was better than both.
Boston’s ace outdueled Max Scherzer and retired Miguel Cabrera with the bases loaded as the Boston Red Sox beat Detroit, 2-1, on Tuesday night in a great game between two division leaders.
It ended the Tigers’ right-hander’s chance to become just the second pitcher to open a season with a 20-1 record. Roger Clemens is the only pitcher to do so, and he ended up 20-3 with the New York Yankees in 2001.
Lester (13-8) lowered his ERA to 1.71 in his past six starts. He allowed one earned run and eight hits with a season-high nine strikeouts and no walks.
Scherzer (19-2), who won his first 13 decisions, lost for the first time since July 13, when the Texas Rangers beat him, 7-1.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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