George Lombard Jr. Shines With Three-Hit Playoff Debut in Yankees' Win

New York Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. made a stellar postseason debut, going 3-for-4 with two runs in a 9-0 AL Wild Card Game 1 win over the Red Sox. At 21 years and 119 days old, he became the youngest Yankee to start a playoff game since Mickey Mantle in 1952 and just the fifth in franchise history with three hits in a playoff debut. Showing poise and flawless defense, Lombard earned comparisons to franchise greats while providing a spark from the bottom of the order.