Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. gets high praise after double off Zack Wheeler as hot streak continues
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“George Lombard Jr. continues to prove himself capable against MLB’s elite.”
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“The 20-year-old Yankees prospect went 2-for-4 with two RBIs — with a booming double off Phillies ace Zack Wheeler — in the Double-A Somerset Patriots’ 9-6 win over the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday.”
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“Wheeler, making his fourth rehab start with the Phillies’ Double-A affiliate as he recovers from surgeries for a blood clot and thoracic outlet syndrome, retired Lombard on a strikeout and a flyout in his first two plate appearances.”
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“He added an RBI single in the seventh to extend Somerset’s lead to 7-3.”
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“The three-time All-Star, who struck out nine and allowed three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings, spoke glowingly about Lombard’s potential.”
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“Ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Yankees’ top prospect entering the season, Lombard’s offense has begun to match his defensive prowess.”
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“He entered Tuesday in the midst of a torrid seven-game stretch, slashing .464/.531/.857 with two home runs and four RBIs.”
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“The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Lombard is building on an impressive spring training, which included hitting a homer off Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet.”
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“Lombard continued to stand out defensively at shortstop, with team brass expressing confidence in his future once he showed improvement with the bat.”
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“Lombard, a natural shortstop, showed versatility on Tuesday as he made his professional start at third base to make way for shortstop Anthony Volpe, who began a rehab assignment as he nears a return to The Bronx.”
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“Volpe went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, and made one throw to first base on a groundball before being lifted in the sixth inning — as Lombard shifted back to shortstop.”
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