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Jason Varitek rounds the bases after hitting a two run homer against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning during their MLB American League baseball game in Seattle July 21, 2008.
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Lester Was Electric, Again. 'Tek Puts a Charge in One.

Monday Night Box: Boston 4, Seattle 0
Globe: Lester to the Rescue
It's a Hometown Shutdown for Jon: 7 1/3, 8 Hits, 0 Walks, No Runs
Lefty Came Through in a Pinch: Cup Trouble Can't Stop Lester
'Tek's Catching Fire: Second HR in 42 Games for the Captain
Back on Track for Hall of Fame: Ellsbury Gets a Hit
Julio Who? Lowrie Gets It Done with the Glove, and Stick
Something for Him to Yap About: Pap Gets a Big-Boy Save

"I won't hit for him. We need him. I believe in him. I will always believe in him. When times are tough, you don't waver from that. If we want to get where we ultimately want to get, the faith in him will bear itself out." -- 7.21.08, Terry Francona sticking with Varitek for the rest of eternity

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Boston Globe:

Sox can't hold A's at bay > Wrist lands Lowrie on DL > Nomar recalls time with Red Sox fondly > Mark Fidrych killed in truck accident on farm > Sifting through the Rocket's debris > Mazz: Clearing ahead

Boston Herald:

Lester, Red Sox go quietly > Fidrych one of a kind > Lowrie joins Julio Lugo on disabled list > Red Sox hitters believe runs will come > Dustin Pedroia all good with hometown > How bad was loss for Yanks? So bad, Nick Swisher was mound star of the night

ProJo:

Lester bombed in Oakland; Sox now 2-5 for 2009 > Lowrie goes on DL, and Sox are suddenly short at shortstop > Could it be 1996 all over again for the Red Sox? > Red Sox mourn and remember Mark Fidrych, Harry Kalas > Red Wings 5, PawSox 3: PawSox lose game, and pitcher Devern Hansack

Hartford Courant:

Rays lift banners before Carlos Pena hits slam, drives in 6 runs in 15-5 rout of Yankees > Disabled Mets fans say stadium subway station strikes out on accessibility > Cardinals GM meets with 3B Troy Glaus to discuss steroid report > Rays place catcher Shawn Riggans on 15-day disabled list with shoulder injury > NY Mets fans pay top dollar for home opener in new park _ especially fans in Madoff seats
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