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Yankees' Lombard Jr. Homers

Updated 3 months ago7 new reports, including Fox News, New York Post, Newsweek and 1 more.

·1 min read·4 outlets

The short version

George Lombard Jr. made his MLB debut for the New York Yankees, hitting a home run in his second at-bat. The 21-year-old shortstop was highly touted and replaced Anthony Volpe in the lineup. Lombard Jr.'s home run was a solo shot in the fifth inning.

George Lombard Jr. made his MLB debut for the New York Yankees on Tuesday.3,4,5,9,7 Lombard Jr. hit a home run in his second at-bat, a solo shot in the fifth inning.4,5,9,7 The home run was Lombard Jr.'s first career hit.4,9,7

Lombard Jr. was batting eighth in the Yankees lineup.6 Lombard Jr. replaced Anthony Volpe in the lineup.9,2 Volpe has struggled to find consistency over the past four seasons.9

Lombard Jr.'s brother also hit a home run in a minor league game around the same time.8 The Yankees acquired Heliot Ramos at the trade deadline.1,5 Lombard Jr. is considered the Yankees' top prospect.9,6

Why it matters

  • The Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City.3

  • Anthony Volpe is a shortstop for the Yankees who has been with the team for four seasons.9,2

  • The MLB trade deadline is a period when teams can make trades to strengthen their lineups.1

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9 source reports

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  1. 1

    New York Post · US

    Yankees Refuse To Overpay To Fill Needs, Mets Get Nice Haul | The Show Ep. 212

    Aug 4, 2026

  2. 2

    New York Post · US

    Anthony Volpe era started with so much Yankees hope — and there’s only one thing to root for now

    Aug 4, 2026

  3. 3

    New York Post · US

    George Lombard Jr.’s Yankees debut comes with slick double play

    Aug 4, 2026

  4. 4

    New York Post · US

    George Lombard Jr. launches first home run as Yankees debut gets off to electrifying start

    Aug 5, 2026

  5. 5

    ESPN · US

    Yanks boost lineup, get HR from Lombard in debut

    Aug 5, 2026

  6. 6

    New York Post · US

    George Lombard Jr. has long prepared for the Yankees challenge now facing him: ‘Bred for this’

    Aug 5, 2026

  7. 7

    Newsweek · US

    Yankees Top Prospect Homers For First Career Hit in MLB Debut

    Aug 5, 2026

  8. 8

    New York Post · US

    George Lombard Jr.’s brother hits first pro homer minutes after Yankees prospect’s blast in eerie coincidence

    Aug 5, 2026

  9. 9

    Fox News · US

    Yankees' George Lombard Jr, replacing embattled Anthony Volpe, mashes home run for first hit in MLB debut

    Aug 5, 2026

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