Jon Lester became the first pitcher to win two consecutive World Series starts for his team since Bob Gibson did it for the Cardinals in 1967 and 68. Matt Slocum / AP
Jon Lester became the first pitcher to win two consecutive World Series starts for his team since Bob Gibson did it for the Cardinals in 1967 and 68. Matt Slocum / AP
Lester, Red Sox construct complete Game 1 victory over Cardinals in World Series
Jon Lester worked 7 2/3 scoreless innings for Boston on Wednesday night in an 8-1 win over St Louis to stake a 1-0 lead in baseball's best-of-seven championship series.