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, Lomb...