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Yankees' George Lombard Jr. faces backlash after errors in Astros matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. faces backlash after errors in Astros matchup

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees fans are saying the same thing about George Lombard Jr. after ‘awful’ error in Astros win

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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