Watch Jon Lester give up 10 runs in one inning
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester experienced something on Sunday that he never had as a member of the Boston Red Sox: The 33-year-old failed to get out of the first inning.
Today marks the 1st start of Jon Lester’s career in which he’s failed to get out of the 1st inning (335th career start).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 9, 2017
In undoubtedly the worst start of his career, Lester kicked off his team’s afternoon contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates by giving up 10 runs.
The line on Jon Lester: 0.2 IP, 10 runs, 5 earned runs, a grand slam and home run back to back, 53 pitches, 27 strikes and 40,000+ boos.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 9, 2017
The Pirates managed to make it through their entire batting lineup, as they rattled off three singles, a double, a home run, and a grand slam. Lester also walked three batters and gave up a sacrifice bunt.
https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/884174086838013952
