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After 111 Years, George Lombard Jr. on Wrong Side of Yankees History with Rare Stat Recorded

Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. is making history for all the wrong reasons

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 18:29 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026 at 01:41 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

By the end of coverage, the Yankees recognized that George Lombard Jr. had posted a six‑game error streak, the first shortstop to do so since 1915 and the franchise’s worst in 105 years, while Aaron Boone and the team said they were not overly worried and faced a decision about his role. Teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr. issued a statement and fans expressed criticism after an “awful” error in an Astros win.

No further resolution was reported, leaving the situation open.

Epilogue added 1d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Where it stands

George Lombard Jr. has become the first Yankees shortstop in over a century to commit an error in six consecutive games. The rookie's error streak has drawn comparisons to Mark Lewis, who held the previous record.

Lombard Jr. and the Yankees have acknowledged the franchise's worst error streak in 105 years. Fans have reacted strongly to Lombard Jr.'s performance, particularly after a recent error in a game against the Astros.

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Who is George Lombard Jr.?

George Lombard Jr. is a rookie shortstop for the New York Yankees.

What record did George Lombard Jr. set?

Lombard Jr. became the first Yankees shortstop since 1915 to commit an error in six consecutive games.

How have fans reacted to George Lombard Jr.'s performance?

Fans have expressed disappointment and frustration, particularly after a recent error in a game against the Astros.

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