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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 25: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees runs to second base on a two-run double in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the New York Yankees had an off day before their series with the Baltimore Orioles.
That said, their Triple-A team (the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders) had a game (at home) that they won 5-4.
George Lombard Jr. finished with one hit, two walks and two runs in his Triple-A debut.
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees prepares to field against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of the spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on March 1, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying about Lombard Jr.’s performance:
@NYCSportsAddict: “I think George Lombard Jr. makes his debut in early June. There’s almost no gap between AA and AAA at this point. I don’t expect the hitting to dip. He’ll be up.”
@YankeeSource: “George Lombard Jr walks again tonight. 1 for 2, 2 BB, 0K He’s really embracing that leadoff role, battling in at-bats all month.”
@Chris_from_NJ: “George Lombard, Jr just scored from first on a hit and run single to LF. TO. LEFT. FIELD.”
@cai_rogers7: “George Lombard Jr shows off the wheels, scoring from first on a single to left field!! Speedy and heads-up baserunning for the Yankees’ top prospect”
@milb_central: “George Lombard Jr. smokes a 104.4 MPH single for his first Triple-A hit 💥”
@SleeperYankees: “First Triple-A hit for Lombard Jr. Hopefully there isn’t too many more. 😏”
@LombardIsKing_: “This man just does everything so well”
@JasonTalksYanks: “Lombard Jr first AAA knock at 104 off the bat is so good he also hit a lineout at 100 mph with a walk”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run double in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Lombard Jr.’s Background
Lombard Jr. was picked 26th in the 2023 MLB Draft.
He had been batting .312 in Double-A this season.
Minor League Baseball wrote (on April 29): “George Lombard Jr. is headed to Triple-A! The Yankees’ No. 1 prospect is one step from the Bronx.”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #21 of the New York Yankees looks on in the seventh inning during the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
It’s safe to say that the Yankees (and their fans) are very excited about the idea of the 20-year-old making his MLB debut later this season.
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees come into their series with the Orioles as the top team in the American League East with a 20-11 record in 31 games.
They are 12-6 in 18 games at home.
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