Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 15-8 loss to the Astros.
Analysis:
The All-Star blasted his 28th homer of the season in the opening frame, an inning that saw the Orioles tally four round-trippers overall. Machado has homers in back-to-back contests and has hit safely in eight of his last nine games. The recent success has helped get his August slash line to .306/.320/.625 over 72 at-bats.
