Lester Struggles, Sox Bats Quiet

Jon Lester is expected to deliver big things for the Red Sox this summer. His season debut did not live up to those expectations. The young lefty lasted only four innings and allowed four runs on five hits and three walks in Boston's 5-1 loss to the A's. It wasn't all Lester's doing as the Sox batters struck out 13 times, nine at the hand of Rich Harden. Hey, at least Manny went yard. That's No. 491 for No. 24. Today aside, good things will come from Lester and the offense. No doubt about it.