On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays will conclude their series in Canada.
The Yankees have lost each of the first two games on Friday and Saturday, so they are looking to avoid getting swept.
Most recently, they lost 4-1.
George Lombard Jr. (who batted 7th) had one hit, one RBI and one walk.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 4-3.
Yankees Announce Lombard Jr. Change
For Sunday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “NYY Yankees Lineup 08/16 1. Ben Rice 1B 2. Luis Garcia DH 3. Heliot Ramos LF 4. Trent Grisham CF 5. Spencer Jones RF 6. George Lombard SS 7. Ryan McMahon 3B 8. Austin Wells C 9. Jose Caballero 2B”
Lombard Jr. has moved up to the 6th spot in the order on Sunday.
The 21-year-old rookie enters the day batting .265 with nine hits, two home runs, three RBIs and six runs in 10 games.
He was picked in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
Here’s what people were saying about the lineup for the Yankees on Sunday:
@MVJUDGE: “At least Boonie is trying to mix things up and maybe spark the offense”
@GregSanzari: “Type of lineup to produce a two hit shutout against Cease”
@barryxanders20: “Are we gonna score more than 2 runs today or should I just poke my eyes out right now?”
@GettingGrilled: “How many runs are you going to score today? None? One? You gonna break out and get two?”
@WeWantCody1234: “Ramos is 0-23 but lets bat him third…. Please fire Boone!!!”
Looking At New York Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 68-55 record in 123 games.
They are 6.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first in the division.
New York Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change Amid Lineup Shakeup