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Yankees Shortstop in Defensive Slump | San Antonio News
Young Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. is in the spotlight after becoming the first Yankees SS since 1915 to commit errors in six straight games, despite a dazzling debut that included a home run. At just 21, he admits his defense isn’t where it needs to be—seven errors in 20 games—and knows the mistakes are putting pressure on his pitching teammates. While he’s still turning double plays and showing flashes of talent, the team and Lombard are urgently working to fix this inconsistency. Manager Aaron Boone noted one error was on an “in-between ball,” hinting at hesitation. With the…
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