George Lombard Jr. and Luis Garcia Jr. save the day for Yankees with dazzling plays
In summoning George Lombard Jr., the Yankees knew he could play defense. In trading for Luis García Jr., the Yankees knew he could hit right-handed pitching and probably considered anything else a pleasant surprise.
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In summoning George Lombard Jr., the Yankees knew he could play defense. In trading for Luis García Jr., the Yankees knew he could hit right-handed pitching and probably considered anything else a pleasant surprise. Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. And so in Friday’s 10th inning, the Yankees were validated and pleasantly surprised, respectively, as both newcomers to The Bronx made sparkling plays to save what became a comeback, 3-2 victory over the Braves.
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- In summoning George Lombard Jr., the Yankees knew he could play defense. In trading for Luis García Jr., the Yankees knew he could hit right-handed pitching and probably considered anything else a pleasant surprise.
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George Lombard Jr. and Luis Garcia Jr. save the day for Yankees with dazzling plays
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