George Lombard Jr. hits home run in Yankees debut against Cardinals
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
George Lombard Jr. hit a home run during his MLB debut with the New York Yankees on August 5, 2026, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the second Yankees player to homer in his debut this week, following Luis Garcia Jr. Lombard, who started at shortstop, is seen as a key prospect in the organization after being drafted in the first round in 2023. His performance comes as the Yankees manage roster changes, including sending Anthony Volpe to the minors. The game is still ongoing.
- •Lombard homers in his MLB debut on August 5, 2026.
- •He joins Luis Garcia Jr. as a debut home run hitter this week.
- •Lombard is a first-round pick from the 2023 MLB Draft.
- •Anthony Volpe has been sent down to the minors.
- •The Yankees are still in an ongoing game against the Cardinals.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — George Lombard Jr. does Aaron Judge impression with HR in Yankees debut
"Lombard is the second player to homer in his Yankees debut this week.
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