Final
Machado attempts to stay hot versus Royals
Aug 11, 2012 - 1:40 PMVideo
The 20-year-old phenom finished 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI, propelling Baltimore to a 7-1 victory in Friday's series opener with the Kansas City Royals.
"It was the best feeling ever," Machado said of his first major league homer. "I've dreamed about that my whole life, about going out there and getting that curtain call, and second game in the big leagues I get it."
Machado became the 12th youngest major leaguer since 1918 to hit at least two home runs in a game.
Omar Quintanilla added three hits and also belted a homer for Baltimore. The 7-8-9 hitters combined for seven of the Orioles 10 hits on the night.
Miguel Gonzalez (4-2) continued his stellar pitching for the O's, going eight innings while allowing just six hits and one earned run with five punchouts. He's given up just one earned run over his last 15 innings, lowering his ERA to 3.42 in the process.
For the Royals, Luke Hochevar (7-10) was roughed up, allowing seven hits and seven earned runs over 5 1/3 innings.
Salvador Perez knocked in the only run Royals run with a solo homer in the top of the second.
On Saturday, Kansas City will rely on Luis Mendoza, who's 5-8 on the year with a 4.36 ERA.
Mendoza pitched into the eighth inning for the second consecutive start on Aug. 6, allowing seven hits and four earned runs over 7 1/3 innings in the 4-2 loss to the White Sox. He's run into some hard luck of late, as he sports just a 2-4 record in his last six starts despite owning a 3.61 ERA in that span.
The 28-year-old right-hander has fared better away from Kauffman Stadium this year, compiling a 3.88 ERA over 53 1/3 road innings.
The Orioles will counter with Chris Tillman, who has been a pleasant surprise since joining the rotation on July 4. In six starts, he is 5-1 with a 2.38 ERA.
The 24-year-old won his fourth consecutive start on Aug. 6, allowing just one earned run over 7 1/3 innings of work in a 3-1 win over the Mariners.
"I feel like I put a lot of work in the offseason and carried in into the season," Tillman said following his last outing. "I feel like it's starting to pay off here, and we're not done."
Tillman has been touched up in two career starts against the Royals, allowing 17 hits and 11 earned runs over just 8 1/3 innings.
Baltimore has won four of its seven meetings with the Royals this season.
- KANSAS CITY: 7
BALTIMORE: 3
Final
Aug 12 1:13 AM - Omar Quintanilla singled to center scored Chris Davis and Manny Machado. Runner on first with none out and Nick Markakis due up.
Royals 7, Orioles 3 Bot 7, 0 OutsAug 12 12:21 AM - Manny Machado doubled to left scored Wilson Betemit. On the play, Chris Davis advances to third. Runners on second and third with none out and Omar Quintanilla due up.
Royals 7, Orioles 1 Bot 7, 0 OutsAug 12 12:17 AM - Alex Gordon lead off Home Run 2 (9) to left. Alcides Escobar due up.
Royals 7, Orioles 0 Top 7, 0 OutsAug 12 12:05 AM - Eric Hosmer stole second. Runner on second with two outs and Chris Getz at the plate.
Royals 6, Orioles 0 Top 6, 2 OutsAug 11 11:54 PM - Eric Hosmer singled to right scored Salvador Perez. On the play, Jeff Francoeur advances to third. Runners on first and third with two outs and Chris Getz due up.
Royals 5, Orioles 0 Top 6, 2 OutsAug 11 11:50 PM - Billy Butler two-out, solo Home Run (24) to right center. Lorenzo Cain due up.
Royals 4, Orioles 0 Top 3, 2 OutsAug 11 10:55 PM - Salvador Perez none-out, two-run Home Run (8) to left scored Lorenzo Cain. Jeff Francoeur due up.
Royals 3, Orioles 0 Top 2, 0 OutsAug 11 10:40 PM - Alcides Escobar singled to left. Runner on first with none out and Mike Moustakas due up.
Royals 1, Orioles 0 Top 1, 0 OutsAug 11 10:16 PM - KANSAS CITY: 0
BALTIMORE: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Aug 11 10:14 PM
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