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Yankees’ Rookie Shortstop Hits Game-Winning HR | Odessa News
George Lombard Jr. stunned the baseball world with a two-run homer in his MLB debut for the Yankees, becoming the first Yankee shortstop to ever hit a home run on opening day — and it wasn’t just any home run: it sealed a 2-0 win over the Cardinals. At just 21, Lombard also dazzled defensively with two double plays, while his parents cheered him on from the stands. Starter Ryan Weathers pitched six strong innings, and David Bednar locked it down for his 25th save as the Cardinals’ offense went silent for the sixth time this season. The Yankees are rolling, now 10-6 in their last 16 games, and…
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