George Lombard Jr. becomes first Yankees shortstop with an error in 6 straight games since 1915

George Lombard Jr. made history as the first New York Yankees shortstop to commit an error in six consecutive games since 1915. This occurred during the Yankees' 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday night. The rookie, who has seven errors in his first 20 games, expressed dissatisfaction with his defensive performance, stating that it was unacceptable for his level of play.

The error in question came when Christian Walker was on second base, and Yainer Diaz hit a grounder that deflected off Lombard's glove. The ball then ricocheted to third baseman José Caballero, who made a wild throw to first base, resulting in a throwing error that allowed Walker to score Houston's fifth run. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that the indecisiveness in Lombard's play contributed to the error.

This marks a concerning trend for the team's defense, as New York shortstops have combined to make 16 errors overall this season. Despite the setback, Lombard's skill and potential have not been doubted by Boone, who is confident the young shortstop will improve.