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Yankees Shortstop George Lombard Jr. Leaves Game vs. Red Sox with Right Knee Discomfort
The rookie shortstop twisted his knee in the second inning and will undergo imaging after leaving with 1 hit in 2 at-bats, the team said.
New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. exited Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium before the fourth inning with right knee discomfort. The team scheduled imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
The injury occurred during a second-inning at-bat when Lombard checked his swing on an inside pitch. Manager Aaron Boone and head trainer Tim Lentych examined him but the rookie convinced the staff to let him continue playing.
Since his August 4 call-up, the 21-year-old is batting.253 with two home runs in 23 games. He recently snapped a six-game streak of defensive errors during Friday night's 1-0 victory.
Jose Caballero replaced Lombard at shortstop in the top of the fourth inning while the Yankees held a 3-1 lead. The team ultimately lost the game to the Red Sox.
If Lombard is forced to miss time, Caballero could receive additional playing opportunities. New York currently holds a 76-59 record in the AL East as the season enters its final stretch.