August 4, 2026, is a special day for the Lombard family.

Two brothers started their baseball careers. George played for the Yankees, and Jacob played for the Miami Marlins.

Both brothers hit home runs in their first games.

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George Lombard Jr. ran around the bases after hitting a home run.

George and Jacob's parents were going to watch Jacob's game, but they changed plans to watch George's game instead.

Jacob found out about his brother's game the night before and told his parents to go to New York.

The whole family was happy to watch George's game together.

George and Jacob's dad played baseball for six years and is now a coach.

Jacob hit a home run in his second time at bat.

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Jacob and his dad took a photo together before a game.

George and Jacob's parents watched Jacob's home run on their phone.

George hit a home run in the fifth inning.

Both brothers hit their home runs in similar ways.

Jacob watched his brother's home run on TV at the stadium.

Jacob was excited to see his parents happy after George's home run.

George Lombard Jr. hit a home run in his first game.

George hit a home run during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

George and Jacob's parents were very proud of their sons.

Their mom said she had no words to describe how happy she was.

Their dad said it was a very emotional day.

George said it was a day he would never forget.

George said it was a cool moment, especially since it was a close game.

George became the first Yankees shortstop to hit a home run in his debut.

George got the ball back from the fan who caught it.

Another baseball player, Tarik Skubal, had a bad debut.

George celebrated his home run with his teammate Austin Wells.

George was the 14th player in Yankees history to hit a home run in his debut.

George is one of the youngest players to debut for the Yankees.

George played well on defense, too.

The Yankees manager said George had a great first game.

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Jacob threw out the first pitch at a Marlins game.

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Jacob wants to play in the major leagues like his brother.

Jacob is excited to have his own special moment in a few years.

Jacob might make it to the major leagues soon.

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The Associated Press helped with this story.

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Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant.