Yankees' Lombard Homers in Debut

George Lombard Jr. homered in his MLB debut Tuesday night, driving an 0-2 sweeper into left field for his first career hit. The 21-year-old became the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his major league debut, helping New York beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0.

Lombard also made defensive plays, starting inning-ending double plays in the second and fifth. Ryan Weathers pitched six strong innings, allowing four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Derek Jeter was referenced as a comparison point for young shortstops, with Lombard being the sixth-youngest Yankees player to debut since 1985. hilogame.news