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George Lombard Jr. was the Yankees’ lone rep at this year’s Futures Game.
“It’s awesome to be here, it’s an honor,” the young infielder said pregame. “Being able to get here and represent that logo, represent the Yankees -- all the guys I’ve played with and the coaches that’ve helped me is an awesome experience.”
Lombard Jr. slotted into the nine spot as he received the start at second base for the American League.
He saw just two plate appearances, but certainly was able to make his mark.
The 20-year-old drew a one out walk in the top of the third, and immediately advanced his way into scoring position with a stolen base while mic’d up on the MLB Network broadcast.
After moving to third on an infield single, he got a terrific jump on contact and scored the opening run of the game on a groundout right back to the pitcher.
Two innings later Lombard Jr. laced a leadoff double off the left field fence, but he ended up being stranded there this time around, as the next three batters were retired easily.
He was finally retired to end the top of the seventh, lining out sharply to shallow center.
Lombard Jr. finished the day 1-for-2 with a double, stolen base, a walk, and a run scored.
The former first-round pick was able to get off to a tremendous start this season, quickly raking his way through High-A Hudson Valley before receiving the call-up to the next level.
He has struggled a but following the promotion, but is settling in along the way.
“It’s been good so far,” Lombard Jr. said. “Some small adjustments, a couple of tweaks here and there, but I’m just going out there and playing baseball -- the last few weeks I’ve finally started to hit my stride and feel comfortable.”
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“It’s awesome to be here, it’s an honor,” the young infielder said pregame. “Being able to get here and represent that logo, represent the Yankees -- all the guys I’ve played with and the coaches that’ve helped me is an awesome experience.”
Lombard Jr. slotted into the nine spot as he received the start at second base for the American League.
He saw just two plate appearances, but certainly was able to make his mark.
The 20-year-old drew a one out walk in the top of the third, and immediately advanced his way into scoring position with a stolen base while mic’d up on the MLB Network broadcast.
After moving to third on an infield single, he got a terrific jump on contact and scored the opening run of the game on a groundout right back to the pitcher.
Two innings later Lombard Jr. laced a leadoff double off the left field fence, but he ended up being stranded there this time around, as the next three batters were retired easily.
He was finally retired to end the top of the seventh, lining out sharply to shallow center.
Lombard Jr. finished the day 1-for-2 with a double, stolen base, a walk, and a run scored.
The former first-round pick was able to get off to a tremendous start this season, quickly raking his way through High-A Hudson Valley before receiving the call-up to the next level.
He has struggled a but following the promotion, but is settling in along the way.
“It’s been good so far,” Lombard Jr. said. “Some small adjustments, a couple of tweaks here and there, but I’m just going out there and playing baseball -- the last few weeks I’ve finally started to hit my stride and feel comfortable.”
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