Jon Lester’s remarkable post-season streak without allowing an earned run came to an end this afternoon when he surrendered a three-run homer to B.J. Upton in the third inning. They were the first earned runs Lester had allowed in 24 2/3 innings dating back to last year’s ALCS against Cleveland.
He had allowed two unearned runs in the streak, including one in the second inning today that was set up by a Jason Varitek passed ball.
Lester allowed another home run to Evan Longoria two batters later.
Jonathan Papelbon still has his scoreless streak intact. Papelbon has yet to allow a run, earned or unearned, in 22 career post-season innings, a major-league record. In fact, only 14 of the 75 batters Papelbon has faced in the post-season have even reached base. Papelbon has two wins and six saves during his streak.
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