Yankees' George Lombard Jr. faces backlash after errors in Astros matchup
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New York Yankees secured a win against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, but George Lombard Jr. committed another error, marking his fifth consecutive game with a mistake. With the Yankees leading 3-2 in the seventh inning, Lombard mishandled a line drive and failed to throw to first in time, allowing the Astros to tie the game. Fans expressed their frustration on social media, comparing him to Anthony Volpe, who has already been sent down to the minors this season. The Yankees have been aiming to recover after a recent loss to the Astros and are targeting a playoff push as the regular season nears its conclusion.
- •Yankees defeat Astros, improving to 7-3 in last ten games.
- •Lombard commits an error for the fifth straight game.
- •Yankees fans express frustration over Lombard's performance.
- •Game tied 3-3 after Lombard's error with Jose Altuve scoring.
- •Lombard's struggles lead to comparisons with sent-down player Volpe.
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- 3:45 AMNew York Post — George Lombard Jr.’s brutal Yankees error streak hits historic territory: ‘It’s not acceptable’ - New York Post
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees remain confident in George Lombard Jr. as errors start to pile up: 'He will get through it'
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees fans are saying the same thing about George Lombard Jr. after ‘awful’ error in Astros win
"The New York Yankees fell 5-1 to the Houston Astros on Thursday night, dropping two of three games in the series.Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. continued to struggle defensively, committing his sixth consecutive error over the last six games.He won’t have much time to dwell on it, though, as the Yankees will host the Boston […] The post Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Makes Statement on Struggles Before Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"While New York Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. burst onto the scene after his Aug. 4 call-up, he’s now in the middle of a troubling stretch defensively at shortstop.Lombard committed an error in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ series finale against the Houston Astros, which ultimately led to a run. It marked his sixth […] The post Yankees Fans React to George Lombard Jr. Making Unfortunate MLB History appeared first on HEAVY.
"George Lombard Jr. made history this month when he became the first New York Yankees shortstop to homer in his major league debut. Three weeks into his career, however, the rookie set a dubious mark by committing an error for the sixth straight game in Thursday night’s 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Lombard has seven errors in his first 20 games and, after his latest miscue, the 21-year-old said his defense was not acceptable.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:13 PMYankees’ George Lombard Jr. in historically bad company as error streak reaches 6 games
NEW YORK — Defense is supposed to be George Lombard Jr.’s superpower, but the Yankees rookie is in the midst of a serious fielding slump. The shortstop now has six errors in six consecutive games after booting a ground ball in Thursday’s 5-1 loss to the Astros. The bizarre streak continued on a bizarre play in the eighth inning, as Lombard, on the run, bounced the ball to and nearly collided ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:11 PMYankees make clear George Lombard Jr. decision ahead of Red Sox series
New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. has struggled defensively this week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:59 AMYankees’ George Lombard Jr. Makes Statement on Struggles Before Red Sox Series
The New York Yankees fell 5-1 to the Houston Astros on Thursday night, dropping two of three games in the series.Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. continued to struggle defensively, committing his sixth consecutive error over the last six games.He won’t have much time to dwell on it, though, as the Yankees will host the Boston […] The post Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Makes Statement on Struggles Before Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:15 AMYankees Fans React to George Lombard Jr. Making Unfortunate MLB History
While New York Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. burst onto the scene after his Aug. 4 call-up, he’s now in the middle of a troubling stretch defensively at shortstop.Lombard committed an error in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ series finale against the Houston Astros, which ultimately led to a run. It marked his sixth […] The post Yankees Fans React to George Lombard Jr. Making Unfortunate MLB History appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:02 AMGeorge Lombard Jr. becomes first Yankees shortstop with an error in 6 straight games since 1915
George Lombard Jr. made history this month when he became the first New York Yankees shortstop to homer in his major league debut. Three weeks into his career, however, the rookie set a dubious mark by committing an error for the sixth straight game in Thursday night’s 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Lombard has seven errors in his first 20 games and, after his latest miscue, the 21-year-old said his defense was not acceptable.
- New York PostAug 28, 2026, 3:45 AMGeorge Lombard Jr.’s brutal Yankees error streak hits historic territory: ‘It’s not acceptable’ - New York Post
George Lombard Jr.’s strong start to his MLB career is trailing further and further in the rearview mirror.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:29 AMYankees remain confident in George Lombard Jr. as errors start to pile up: 'He will get through it'
Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. made an error for the sixth consecutive game on Thursday, but the manager and his teammates are confident the rookie will find his way.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:30 AMYankees fans are saying the same thing about George Lombard Jr. after ‘awful’ error in Astros win
The New York Yankees got back to winning ways on Wednesday against the Houston Astros, but George Lombard Jr. was unable to go the game without an error.
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