Jon Lester, who less than two years ago was diagnosed with cancer, pitched a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals.
The Red Sox managed to defeat the Royals 7-0, but the win was completely overshadowed by the amazing accomplishment of Lester.
Lester struck out nine batters and only threw two walks, one in the second inning and one in the ninth inning.
The last two no-hitters have been from Red Sox pitchers, as Clay Bucholz also did it back on September 1, 2007 against the Baltimore, Orioles at Fenway Park. It was his first-ever start in the majors.
Lester is the first Red Sox lefty to throw a no-hitter since Mel Parnell did it on July 14, 1956 against the Chicago White Sox.