Lester, Ordonez share AL honor

May 27, 2008 - 5:41 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) -- Boston Red Sox lefthander Jon Lester and Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez on Tuesday were named American League Co-Players of the Week.

Lester became the 18th pitcher in Red Sox history to throw a no-hitter, accomplishing the feat against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on May 19. The 24-year-old lefthander allowed two walks and struck out nine batters, throwing 130 pitches on the night en route to both his first complete game and shutout.

Overall last week, Lester went 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 14 innings. In 12 starts in this season, Lester is 3-3 with a 3.55 ERA, 45 strikeouts in 71 innings.

Last week, Ordonez hit .478 with four doubles, three home runs and nine RBI. The 34-year-old outfielder posted a 1.043 slugging percentage along with a .500 on-base percentage.

On the season, Ordonez is batting .323 with nine home runs and 35 RBI.

Other nominees considered were Oakland Athletics designated hitter Frank Thomas, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins.