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Rookie Lombard Hits 1st Career Grand Slam as the Yankees Beat the Rockies 6-1
- On Wednesday, rookie George Lombard Jr. hit his first career grand slam, powering the New York Yankees to a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium.
- At 21 years and 99 days old, Lombard became the second-youngest player in team history to hit a grand slam, behind only Mickey Mantle, while the Yankees recorded their first grand slam of 2026.
- Starting pitcher Will Warren allowed one run in six innings, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Cody Bellinger contributed home runs, following Aaron Judge's single during the third-inning rally.
- New York improved to 83-62, securing their 15th win in 22 games and moving four games ahead of Boston for the top American League wild card spot.
- Colorado RHP Ryan Feltner faces New York LHP Max Fried in the series finale Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, as the Rockies seek to avoid a sweep after reaching 90 losses for the fifth straight season.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Newbie George Lombard Jr. became the second youngest player in Yankee history to connect a grand slam, and New York beat the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday 6-1.
·Pennsylvania, United States
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George Lombard Jr. delivers Yankees’ first grand slam of season in rout of Rockies
George Lombard Jr. changed that Wednesday night, delivering the kind of juice that typically comes with grand slams as the Yankees’ first of the season fueled a 6-1 win over the Rockies in The Bronx.
·New York, United States
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Rookie Lombard hits 1st career grand slam as the Yankees beat the Rockies 6-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees’ history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
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