Yankees minor league teams see strong performances in week 12

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Yankees minor league teams see strong performances in week 12
Summary

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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  • Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders go 3-3 against Lehigh Valley IronPigs
  • George Lombard Jr. hits two home runs in a doubleheader
  • Somerset Patriots win 5 of 6 games against Binghamton
  • Patriots are half a game behind Hartford in playoff race
  • Strong pitching and hitting performances noted across affiliates
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Everyone was winning this week on the farm.

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