Yankees' rookies shine in victory over Braves on Old-Timers' Day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Yankees secured a 5-4 victory against the Atlanta Braves during Old-Timers' Day festivities at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2026. Rookies George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones played pivotal roles, with Lombard hitting a home run and driving in runs, while Jones delivered key hits. Gerrit Cole pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts, marking his 1,000th strikeout with the Yankees. Despite a late surge from the Braves, including a home run from Ronald Acuña Jr., the Yankees held on for the victory. The win marks a positive moment for the Yankees after a challenging stretch.
- •Yankees defeat Braves 5-4 at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2026.
- •George Lombard Jr. hits a home run and drives in multiple runs.
- •Spencer Jones contributes with key hits, including a triple.
- •Gerrit Cole records nine strikeouts, reaching 1,000 strikeouts with the Yankees.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. homers late, but Yankees hold for the win.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees rookies Lombard, Jones star in Old-Timers’ Day win as Cole outduels Braves’ Sale
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ rookies lead the way in Old-Timers’ Day win over Atlanta
"NEW YORK — On Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, the kids were more than all right. So was Gerrit Cole. Yankees rookies Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. played starring roles in Saturday afternoon’s 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves, providing most of the offense as Cole outdueled another elite ace in Chris Sale. Jones delivered a pair of RBI hits, and Lombard scored twice — including on his ...
"Big days from Lombard and Jones delivered a win on Saturday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:05 PMYankees rookies Lombard, Jones star in Old-Timers’ Day win as Cole outduels Braves’ Sale
NEW YORK — On Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, the kids were more than all right. So was Gerrit Cole. Yankees rookies Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. played starring roles in Saturday afternoon’s 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves, providing most of the offense as Cole outdueled another elite ace in Chris Sale. Jones delivered a pair of RBI hits, and Lombard scored twice — including on his ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:11 PMYankees’ rookies lead the way in Old-Timers’ Day win over Atlanta
Big days from Lombard and Jones delivered a win on Saturday afternoon.
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