Bronx Debut Night: Rookie Lombard Jr. Delivers for Yankees
TL;DR
George Lombard Jr. made his Yankees debut at shortstop against the Cardinals, delivering a solo homer and a sharp defensive double play while his parents watched in the Bronx, marking a touching, productive night for a highly anticipated rookie amid a tight playoff race.
- For One Night Only, A Rookie And His Sweet Folks Make It Possible To Enjoy The Yankees Defector
- Yankees SS George Lombard Jr. homers in debut, joining brother ESPN
- For the Yankees’ newcomers, the Bronx might as well be fantasyland The New York Times
- Lombard homers for 1st hit, shines on 'D' in debut he -- and Yanks -- won't forget MLB.com
- Yankees promote top prospect George Lombard Jr. for MLB debut after quiet trade deadline CBS Sports
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