Yankees’ rookies lead the way in Old-Timers’ Day win over Atlanta
Pinstripe Alley • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees secured a 5-4 victory over the Braves, powered by standout performances from emerging players George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, and Ben Rice, highlighting the team's promising future.
- Spencer Jones contributed significantly with a key triple and strong plate appearances, while Lombard impressed with a walk and a home run against his father's original team, adding crucial runs.
- Gerrit Cole pitched seven solid innings, allowing two runs and striking out nine, including his 1,000th strikeout as a Yankee, marking a franchise record for the fastest to reach this milestone.
- The Braves mounted late pressure with a home run from Ronald Acuña Jr., but the Yankees' bullpen held on, with Ben Rice delivering a decisive home run to secure the win.
- The Yankees have taken two of three games against a strong Braves team, with momentum carrying into the next game where Cam Schlittler will start against Dylan Cease in the series finale.
