George Lombard Jr. Hits Home Run in Yankees Debut

Twenty‑one‑year‑old shortstop George Lombard Jr. recorded a solo home run in his first major‑league game, providing the New York Yankees a 2‑0 lead and eventual win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The fifth‑inning blast was Lombard's first MLB hit and placed him among only 14 Yankees who have homered in their debut.

The moment drew attention from ball‑hawk Zack Hample, who came within feet of catching the ball, and prompted comparisons to Aaron Judge, who also homered in his first at‑bat for the Yankees in 2016.