MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
LESTER SUPERB AGAINST CHICAGO
08/02/1976
 
Lester Superb Against Chicago
Thursday, July 29th , 1976
Phil Lester kept the Chicago Hawks hitters from doing much damage at San Vicente Park.

Chicago could only muster 8 hits and draw 3 walks against the left-handed Lester, who controlled them throughout the game. Los Angeles won the contest, 1-0. Lester added 4 strikeouts in his complete-game effort.

"I don't know if I was on or if they were off today," Lester told reporters after the shutout win. "But whatever it was, I hope it happens again next time."

Lester has posted a 7-12 record for the year with a 3.21 ERA. Teams are hitting .234 against him and he has rung up 91 strikeouts in 151.1 innings.

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