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George Lombard Jr. electrified Yankee Stadium with a home run and standout defense in his major league debut, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate how much the Yankees should expect from their prized prospect over the final stretch. Can Lombard provide a consistent bat without being burdened as the team’s savior?
The conversation turns to Aaron Boone’s struggling lineup construction, Trent Grisham’s continued spot at leadoff and whether Lombard or Ben Rice deserves the most at-bats. Plus, the Yankees keep surviving low-scoring games, callers react to Lombard’s unforgettable arrival, and the Mets’ ongoing Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor tension resurfaces.
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"Yankees Should Unleash Lombard at Leadoff" is an episode of Evan & Tiki. Runtime 14 min. Published August 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
