On Wednesday, the New York Yankees will play the third (and final) game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 2-0 victory on Tuesday.
George Lombard Jr. (who batted 8th) finished his MLB debut with one home run and one walk.
New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Decision
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees reacts after grounding out in his first at-bat of his MLB debut during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Wednesday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Yankees 8/5 T. Grisham CF B. Rice DH L. García Jr. 1B H. Ramos LF S. Jones RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B R. McMahon 3B G. Lombard Jr. SS A. Wells C W. Warren SP”
Following his impressive debut, Lombard Jr. remains at the 8th spot in the order on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old rookie was picked in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Social Media On Lombard Jr.
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people have been saying about Lombard Jr.:
@SlangsOnSports: “George Lombard Jr.: 33 degrees, 100.2 mph Jacob: 33 degrees, 99.9 mph Both in 2nd PA, off a breaking ball, hit to left center Against a Cardinals affiliate In their respective MLB/MiLB debuts I love baseball”
Gary Phillips: “George Lombard Jr. met and signed for the family that caught his first MLB home run ball. His rather large cheering section was watching in the background.”
MLB: “The Lombards are at Yankee Stadium watching one son, George Jr., make his Major League debut. They’re following along as their other son, Jacob, makes his Minor League debut. And both sons homered tonight!”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Joba Chamberlain: “LETS GO! LOMBARD!!!!!! ITS THAT TIME”
Chris McMonigle: “Jeter’s first game as the Yankee starting SS, opening day in 96, had the over the shoulder catch and a HR Lombard first game as the Yankees starting SS wearing 96. Slick Double play and a HR Can’t be a coincidence.”
@BarstoolHubbs: “Clean win. What a debut night for George Lombard Jr. The homer the defense, what a game for the kid. Weathers another good start. Pen locked it down, especially Bednar.”
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