Jon Lester records first career hit

Cubs pitcher Jon Lester accomplished something he’s never done in his MLB career on Monday night.

He recorded his first career hit against St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Lackey.

There it is! Jon Lester's first career hit -- after a record 66 hitless ABs to start a career.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 7, 2015

In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Lester, who was hitless in his previous 66 at-bats, hit a liner off Lackey’s leg and reached first base safely.

Jon Lester gets his first major league hit. https://t.co/Prrvcbd277
— Andrew Rutberg (@AndrewRutberg) July 7, 2015

Lester got a hit!!!! Congrats @JLester34! #Cubs pic.twitter.com/pRJGlb1ieq — Jarrett W. Payton (@paytonsun) July 7, 2015

It wasn’t the prettiest first career hit, but Lester was thankful for it.

Lester's historic first hit caromed off pitcher and died in grass left of mound. No throw.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 7, 2015

If you missed it, Lester did one of those 'looks up into the sky pointing things' acting like he's been there before.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 7, 2015

#FireEmoji pic.twitter.com/yUGNvrotrc
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 7, 2015

The Cubs fans at Wrigley Field recognized Lester’s accomplishment and gave him a standing ovation. Other players around the MLB also congratulated Lester.

Lester hits one hard off Lackey for an infield hit. His first. Standing ovation.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 7, 2015

Congrats to Jon Lester!!!!!He finally has a batting average......after 67 at bats! All down hill now bruh! Keep swangin that thang
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) July 7, 2015

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