Just saw that Lester is the first BoSox southpaw to pitch a no hitter since 1956. Pretty impressive...
Thats not true. Clay Buckholtz did it last season.
Redsox.com
Not only was this Lester’s first no-hitter, but it was also his first complete game.
And it was the second no-hitter in as many seasons for the Sox. Clay Buchholz, a product of the Red Sox’s farm system just like Lester, did the honors last Sept. 1 against the Orioles.
The Red Sox have had four no-hitters in the 21st century. Hideo Nomo threw one in Baltimore in 2001, and Derek Lowe no-hit the Rays in ‘02. Of those four no-hitters, only Nomo’s took place away from Fenway Park.
Mel Parnell was the last Red Sox lefty to pitch a no-hitter(1956).
Lester throws a no hitter
Skankees are 6.5 games back and in LAST PLACE.
Great performance tonight by Lester. Only 2 walks, 9Ks and finished of the last hitter on a 95 mph fastball.