Aaron Boone showers George Lombard Jr. with love and has already moved on from Anthony Volpe
The young shortstop made everyone forget about Anthony Volpe almost immediately.
The New York Yankees roll into Camden Yards looking to lock up a series victory over the Baltimore Orioles following Tuesday's 3-1 win. A primary engine behind New York's recent momentum has been 21-year-old rookie George Lombard Jr. , who continues to reward the organization’s faith since earning his Big League call-up.
Aaron Boone raves about Lombard Jr.’s defense Ahead of Wednesday's matchup, manager Aaron Boone made no secret of his admiration for the young shortstop's transition to the majors.
“I think he’s excellent. I think he’s a great defender… Continues to show that every day he’s up here, but you know, that’s who we’ve kind of known him to be, as he’s come through the minor leagues and, it’s fun to watch him show it at this level.”
Lombard Jr. anchored Tuesday’s victory with a multi-hit performance , finishing with two hits and a run scored to anchor the bottom of the order.
Making waves around the league The rookie's immediate two-way impact has ignited social media and caught the attention of MLB analysts, who have praised his rare combination of defensive poise and offensive consistency at shortstop.
AL East playoff push The Yankees enter Wednesday holding second place in the AL East with a 70-55 record through 125 games . Following the conclusion of their series in Baltimore, New York returns to the Bronx on Friday night to open a pivotal home series against the Toronto Blue Jays .
