This just in: the 2016 Orioles are still good at hitting home runs.
The Birds exploded for five roundtrippers during their series finale against the Chicago White Sox Aug. 7. Leading the way was third baseman Manny Machado, who had the game of his life by smashing a career-high three homers and seven RBIs. Machado tied a major league record by hitting one home run apiece in the first, second and third innings.
Elsewhere, slumping slugger Chris Davis snapped a 19-game homer drought by going back-to-back with Machado in the second inning -- Davis' first blast since the All-Star break. Shortstop J.J. Hardy joined the fun with a solo shot as well.
