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Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. shines on both sides of the ball: ‘Special’

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Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. shines on both sides of the ball: ‘Special’

Observations from Yankees spring training on Wednesday.

Going deep

Amed Rosario crushed his first home run this spring training, going deep on the first pitch he saw from Nationals lefty Andrew Alvarez in the bottom of the first inning.

DC comical

It might be a long season in the nation’s capital. The Nationals recorded more errors (three) than hits (one) in their 7-0 loss to the Yankees.

Their only base runner of the night was immediately erased in a double play.

Caught my eye

George Lombard Jr. turned in a dazzling night on both sides of the ball.

George Lombard Jr. hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of the Yankees' 7-0 spring training win over the Nationals on Feb. 25, 2026.
George Lombard Jr. hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of the Yankees’ 7-0 spring training win over the Nationals on Feb. 25, 2026. Getty Images

The top prospect made what Aaron Boone called a “special” play at third base, charging a chopper down the line, barehanding it, and firing to first for the out.

He later added a two-run double that came off the bat at 108.8 mph.

Thursday’s schedule

Pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez will make his second start of the spring when the Yankees host the Braves at 1:05 p.m.

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