George Lombard Jr. blasts his first career grand slam for Yankees
George Lombard Jr.'s first career grand slam gave the Yankees a big lead over the Rockies on Sept. 9, 2026.
New York - George Lombard Jr., a 21-year-old Yankees player, hit his first career grand slam on Wednesday night during the American League's season of 2026. The Yankees, leading the league with 194 home runs, had yet to achieve a grand slam in the current season. This milestone was reached in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies.
Lombard's shot launched a 1-0 slider over the right field wall, near the corner, culminating in a 5-0 lead for the Yankees against Colorado starter Tomoyuki Sugano. The rally commenced with two outs and none on. Aaron Judge, who had not scored a hit in his previous five at-bats since his return from a fractured right rib, began the inning with his first hit of the game.
Following Judge's single, Luis Garcia Jr. added a double to right, and Spencer Jones' second walk loaded the bases. It was Lombard's first home run in Major League Baseball, marking his return to the sport after a successful debut on August 4.
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