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Yankees defeat Blue Jays 8-3, Aaron Boone praises George Lombard Jr

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Yankees defeat Blue Jays 8-3, Aaron Boone praises George Lombard Jr

Summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday to take the series 2-1. The game marked George Lombard Jr.'s 17th major league appearance, where he contributed two hits and two runs. Manager Aaron Boone spoke positively about Lombard Jr.'s development as a hitter, noting his growth throughout the season. The Yankees improved their record to 74-56 and will host the Houston Astros next before facing the Boston Red Sox.

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•Yankees improve to 74-56 this season
•Lombard Jr. has two hits and two runs
•Boone praises Lombard's hitting development
•Yankees host Astros next on Tuesday
•Boston Red Sox are 3 games behind Yankees

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12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Boone Makes George Lombard Jr. Statement After Yankees’ Series Win

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The New York Yankees secured an 8-3 victory on Sunday afternoon to win two of three games and take the series against the Toronto Blue Jays.The win marked rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr.’s 17th major league game since the Yankees called him up on Aug. 4. He logged four at-bats and recorded two hits and […] The post Aaron Boone Makes George Lombard Jr. Statement After Yankees’ Series Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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