Jon Lester pitched eight scoreless innings as the Boston Red Sox stopped the American League West-leading Texas Rangers 3-1 on Saturday. On a steamy night, Lester (13-7) was sharp, striking out five and walking none. Texas’ Josh Hamilton homered with one out in the ninth and went 2 for 4, raising his major league-high average to .364.

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