NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Jon Lester threw seven scoreless innings and David Ortiz drove in two runs Saturday in Boston's 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees.
Lester (19-8) limited New York to two hits, fanning eight and walking three to collect his sixth straight victory.
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Besides Ortiz's efforts, Lester was backed by an RBI double by Ryan Kalish and solo homers by J.D. Drew and Victor Martinez as the Red Sox clinched their three-game series at Yankees Stadium.
New York, which entered the contest a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the American League East, lost its fourth straight despite homers by Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez.
Ivan Nova (1-1) absorbed the loss, surrendering four runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings.
