On Sunday, the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves will finish their three-game series in the Bronx.
The Yankees have won each of the first two games, so they are looking to go for the sweep on Sunday.
Most recently, they won by a score of 5-4 on Saturday.
George Lombard Jr. (who batted 6th) finished with two hits (including one home run).
Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Change
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Sunday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 8/9 T. Grisham CF B. Rice DH H. Ramos LF L. García Jr. 1B J. Chisholm Jr. 2B S. Jones RF G. Lombard Jr. SS R. McMahon 3B A. Wells C C. Schlittler SP”
T. Grisham CF B. Rice DH H. Ramos LF L. García Jr. 1B J. Chisholm Jr. 2B S. Jones RF G. Lombard Jr. SS R. McMahon 3B A. Wells C
C. Schlittler SP
Despite his strong performance on Saturday, Lombard Jr. has been moved down to the 7th spot in the order on Sunday.
The 21-year-old rookie made his debut at the MLB level last week.
He is currently batting .385 with five hits, two home runs, two RBIs and four runs in his first four games.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
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.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@Keith_McPherson: “Why go back to Grisham leading off?”
@The_Bleacherss: “I hate to sound like a broken record, but I truly believe that with this roster as it currently stands, the best outfield alignment would be: LF Trent Grisham CF Spencer Jones RF Heliot Ramos Maybe it’s just me.”
@yanksheights: “LETS PLAY SOME BASEBALL TODAY FELLAS”
GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@RamonCr29342747: “Can we try Rosario in leftfield?? Ramos is not that good at there.”
@WingsYanksBet91: “A lot of people complaining about Grisham leading off. Who besides Grisham should lead off then?”
@jdantuono23: “Rather jones in thr 5 spot over jazz atp”
@toptenfanduel: “Dude. Stop with Grisham. It’s over”
New York Yankees Announce Surprising George Lombard Jr. Change During Braves Series