Yankees Rookie Hits Grand Slam | New York Yankees News

Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr., just 21 and the youngest Yankees shortstop ever to hit a grand slam, delivered his first career slam in a win over the Rockies — matching Mickey Mantle’s historic feat from 1952. When asked if it felt awkward sharing that legacy with Anthony Volpe returning and Jazz Chisholm Jr. sidelined, Lombard kept it real: “Anything can happen.” Fans erupted, calling the reporter insensitive for putting pressure on a young star — some even demanded the reporter be banned. But Lombard stayed grounded, focusing on winning games, not history. With the Yankees at 83-62 and still chasing the Rays, Lombard’s clutch performance and calm demeanor are turning heads — and this story’s only getting bigger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75fb4e9cdfd946c6