​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 2-0 in the Bronx.With the win, they tied up the series at 1-1.George Lombard Jr. Made New York Yankees HistoryGettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.The big story of the game was that George Lombard Jr. made his MLB debut.He hit a home run during the 5th inning.With the home run, Lombard Jr. made Yankees history.Jeff Quagliata of YES Network wrote: “George Lombard, Jr. becomes the 14th Yankee to homer in his MLB debut. The last was Jasson Dominguez off Justin Verlander 9/1/2023″George Lombard, Jr. becomes the 14th Yankee to homer in his MLB debut. The last was Jasson Dominguez off Justin Verlander 9/1/2023— Jeff Quagliata (@yestoresearch) August 5, 2026Katie Sharp of Stathead wrote: “George Lombard Jr. (21 years, 63 days old) is the 2nd-youngest Yankee to homer as a shortstop. The only younger player was Bobby Murcer (19 years, 117 days) on September 14, 1965”George Lombard Jr. (21 years, 63 days old) is the 2nd-youngest Yankee to homer as a shortstop. The only younger player was Bobby Murcer (19 years, 117 days) on September 14, 1965— Katie Sharp (@SharpStats17) August 5, 2026Looking At Lombard Jr.GettyGeorge Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.Lombard Jr. was picked in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft.Before tonight’s performance, fans had already been very excited about his potential.Here’s what people were saying:@YankeesMuse: “George Lombard Jr. turned two double plays, homered, and walked in a win in his major league debut!”George Lombard Jr. turned two double plays, homered, and walked in a win in his major league debut! pic.twitter.com/t3TCMDETfv— YankeesMuse (@YankeesMuse) August 5, 2026MLB: “George Lombard Jr. starts a smooth 6-4-3 double play!”George Lombard Jr. starts a smooth 6-4-3 double play! pic.twitter.co