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PREGAME: Great chance for Lester

BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer

DENVER -- Fourteen months ago, Jon Lester was diagnosed with cancer. Tonight, he has the opportunity to pitch his team to a world championship.

If Lester’s successful battle and comeback has already been a great story, surely tonight has the potential to be a great finish.

''It’s a great story, regardless,'' agreed Terry Francona. ''He understands that. That said, regardless of what he went through, (the Rockies) are not going to be taking a strike. But Jon has a real good understanding of (how to handle everything).''

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