Machado hits 22nd homer, flirts with cycle

Since a valley in early July, Orioles infielder Manny Machado has steadily seen his batting average climb, from .216 to his current mark of .259. Machado did his best to break the .260 barrier Sunday, notching three hits — a triple, single and and home run — to flirt with a potential cycle in the Orioles’ 9-3 loss to the A’s.