On a day to honor Yankees' past, rookie George Lombard Jr.'s impact resonates
Yankees' rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. drew a key walk and hit his second career home run in Saturday's 5-4 win against the Braves, his fourth career game.
On Old-Timer's Day 2026, the New York Yankees celebrated their past while showcasing the impact of rookie George Lombard Jr. in a 5-4 win against the Atlanta Braves. Despite the absence of star player Aaron Judge due to a rib fracture, Lombard's all-around game and Spencer Jones' two crucial RBIs played a significant role in the victory.
The 21-year-old shortstop demonstrated his sharp defense and big arm at shortstop, while hitting a game-tying RBI triple against Chris Sale. Manager Aaron Boone praised Lombard's performance, stating that his "bold challenges" set the team up for the win.
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