Jon Lester’s scoreless start Sunday wasn’t a sign that he’s suddenly regained his ace form, just like giving up five runs in his first start didn’t mean he needed to be put out to pasture. Among various other factors, all he was trying to do in that debut was establish the fastball and see how his body responded. That’s why he came away pleased in spite of the ugly box score.
In typical Lester fashion, he almost seemed more perturbed answering questions about a second effort in which he struck out four with no walks and just two hits allowed.