George Lombard Jr. Sparkles In Yankees' Playoff-Clinching Comeback Win

Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. led off a pivotal six-run eighth inning with a rocket double off the wall, helping spearhead the Yankees' 8-3 comeback victory over the Twins to clinch a playoff berth. The 21-year-old experienced his first major league champagne celebration afterward. Despite occasional defensive hiccups, Lombard has impressed New York with his maturity and is preparing to bring the same routine and focus into his first taste of the postseason.