Yankees minor league teams see strong performances in week 12

The New York Yankees' minor league affiliates had a productive week. The Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders finished 3-3 in a series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, highlighted by George Lombard Jr.'s two home runs in a doubleheader. The Double-A Somerset Patriots enjoyed a successful 5-1 week against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, moving within a half-game of a playoff spot. Solid pitching performances were key for both teams, with several players stepping up offensively as they approach the playoffs. Somerset's final week of the first half begins with six games remaining.

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