Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits game after collision with George Lombard
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays left Friday's game against the Yankees after a collision with New York's George Lombard Jr. in the sixth inning. Guerrero was at first base with Nathan Lukes at second when a ground ball led to a play at third base. Following a throw from third baseman Ryan McMahon, Guerrero attempted to advance but collided with Lombard, resulting in Guerrero's helmet being dislodged. Although he managed to score the tying run, he appeared dazed afterward. Charles McAdoo replaced Guerrero at first base in the seventh inning. Guerrero is posting a.263 average, seven home runs, and 46 RBIs this season.
- •Guerrero left the game after a collision in the sixth inning.
- •He scored the tying run before being replaced by McAdoo.
- •The collision occurred during a chaotic play at third base.
- •Guerrero is batting.263 with seven home runs this season.
- 2:42 AMESPN MLB — Jays' Guerrero leaves game after collision at third
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves after collision with Yankees' George Lombard at third base
"Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays left Friday’s game after colliding with Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base. With Guerrero at first and Nathan Lukes at second in the sixth inning and the Blue Jays trailing 1-0, George Springer hit a grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon, who stepped on the bag to force out Lukes. McMahon threw to first in a bid to retire Springer, but New York first baseman Luis García Jr. couldn’t scoop the throw, losing his glove in the process.
"Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays left Friday's game after colliding with Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 15, 2026, 2:42 AMJays' Guerrero leaves game after collision at third
Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays left Friday's game after colliding with Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:27 AMBlue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves after collision with Yankees' George Lombard at third base
Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays left Friday’s game after colliding with Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base. With Guerrero at first and Nathan Lukes at second in the sixth inning and the Blue Jays trailing 1-0, George Springer hit a grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon, who stepped on the bag to force out Lukes. McMahon threw to first in a bid to retire Springer, but New York first baseman Luis García Jr. couldn’t scoop the throw, losing his glove in the process.
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