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Lombard Jr. Homers in Yankees Debut

Top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. homered in his big league debut, becoming the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his major league debut as New York defeated St. Louis 2-0.

George Lombard Jr. delivered a memorable big league debut, hitting a 392-foot homer in the fifth inning off Hunter Dobbins. The 21-year-old's shot gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead and made him the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his major league debut.

Lombard also contributed defensively, starting inning-ending double plays in the second and fifth innings. Ryan Weathers pitched six strong innings for the Yankees, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. also homered and David Bednar earned his 25th save in 27 chances. xsportfeed.quest