Liner Knocks Jon Lester Out of Game

Things went from bad to worse in the third inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees for Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester. Lester, who had given up eight hits, three walks and five earned runs already, was hit with a liner near his right knee. After laying on the ground in obvious pain, he was removed from the contest.
X-rays were taken and they were negative. Right now, Boston is calling Lester’s injury a bruised quad. It’s uncertain whether or not Lester will be forced to miss any action.
The Red Sox went on …read more