On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees will play the final game of their series with the Kansas City Royals.
They are looking to go for the sweep after winning each of the first two games.
Also on Wednesday, the SWB RailRiders (their Triple-A affiliate) played the Worcester Red Sox.
George Lombard Jr. had one home run and two walks.
MLB Fans React To George Lombard Jr.’s Performance
GettyGeorge 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.
Here’s what people were saying about Lombard Jr. on social media:
@cai_rogers7: “GEORGE LOMBARD JR. LAUNCHES HIS 1ST AAA HR!!! 103.1 mph off the bat and 363 feet for the kid!! Lombard Jr is red hot recently🔥🔥”
@CTWesleyan: “Lombard physically looks so much like ARod in the batter’s box, it’s uncanny. Not to put unreasonable expectations on him, of course!”
@MattFeinbergEsq: “It was only a matter of time.”
@LombardIsKing_: “Oh look hot streak is here who coulda seen this coming”
@JosephEsposito0: “GLJ’s 1st Triple A homer! The Yankees top prospect continues to hit the ball hard and could be up in the majors by the summer time!”
@TheBronxTake1: “How long would Lombard need in triple a before the Yankees really consider promoting him?”
@jared_golds23: “George Lombard Jr stats on may 16th: .127/.351/.127/.478 ———————— Vs now: .207⬆️ .080 .357⬆️ .006 .283⬆️ .156 .640⬆️ .162 Entering today Lombard is in the: 92nd percent line avg EV 85th percentile hard hit% 91st percentile BB%”
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. was picked in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
The 20-year-old could one day be a star for the Yankees, so fans will continue to follow him closely this season.
Yankees After Tuesday’s Win Over Royals
GettyAaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees heads to the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 02, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are 33-22 in 55 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They have gone 16-13 in the 29 games they have played on the road.
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