Manny Machado on his 100th homer (plus more clubhouse quotes)

On a night the Orioles picked up a huge win, Matt Wieters hit a big homer late, Steve Pearce had a big one much earlier and Manny Machado hit one to reach a nice round number.

Machado's 438-foot, two-run homer in the fifth gave the Orioles, at the time, a two-run lead. It was also the 100th homer of his career and 32nd of this season. Machado became the youngest Oriole to hit 100 home runs, doing so at 24 years and 55 days. The previous youngest, Eddie Murray, got there at 24 years and 177 days in 1980.

By games played, Machado become the third fastest to 100. According to STATS, LLC., Machado hit the milestone in Game 578, behind Boog Powell (Game 564) and Chris Hoiles (Game 577).

"It's a big number. It's a huge number," Machado said. "Not a lot of guys have 100. To get to that milestone is something I'm never going to forget. Just getting this W. Every time I get a milestone, if you get a W, that makes it a lot better to have a W on top of your accomplishments."

What about getting to 100 younger than players like Murray, Cal Ripken Jr. and Powell?

"I mean, hard work pays off, honestly," he said. "It's an honor just to be in the conversation with those guys. They played the game the right way and did a lot for this game. Anytime I can be mentioned in the same category with them, it's a blessing.

"Very humbled and I've worked hard to get to where I am. I finally got to one, I reached one and I can knock it out of my checklist. Now try to knock out another one and help this team get somewhere it hasn't been in a long time."

Beyond the milestone for Machado, the win was so big for the Orioles. Instead of dropping five games back of Toronto with a loss, they are three back with a win and could pull within two games of the Blue Jays tomorrow night.

"We showed today we will keep fighting to the last out and every pitch counts," Machado added. "It was a great win today and Ubaldo (Jimenez) threw great. A good overall day for us."

Machado was asked about Jimenez' strong outing, in which he allowed three runs and five hits over 6 2/3 innings.

"It was a huge boost," Machado said of the right-hander. "Just how he has been pitching and going about his business. He's getting us back in the dugout. He made one mistake today but he picked up this team."

So did Wieters. His two-run homer in the eighth broke the 3-3 tie and was his 12th. Wieters got what he was looking for there off Jason Grilli, a high fastball.

"After I think Schoopy (Jonathan Schoop) saw five or six straight sliders (and walked), I was pretty much thinking he was going to throw a fastball," Wieters said. "Fastball command can be a little difficult after throwing that many sliders. So I was looking for something up and something middle and I was able to get it."

More clubhouse quotes:

Wieters on a big win: "Yeah, it's a big game. We are going to be playing our division, so there will be a lot of big games. The key is, be able to enjoy this one, but move on to tomorrow and we have to win another game tomorrow."

Wieters on Jimenez pitching well back-to-back versus the Nats and Jays: "It's really impressive. From going from not throwing much at all, to be able to have two quality starts against probably two of the better hitting lineups in baseball, it shows you he comes with a professional attitude even when he hasn't been pitching (often) which is great."

Wieters on Machado hitting No. 100: "He got there a lot quicker than I did. It's impressive to watch. Not only is he able to drive the ball out of the ballpark, but he's a complete hitter and able to drive the ball the other way. So he's fun to watch hit and I think he's just going to get better."

Jimenez on his outing: "After the first couple of innings, I was able to use my sinker a lot and it was really good. We got guys hitting groundballs and Wieters was calling a great game. But the main thing was the sinker was really good tonight."

Jimenez, were you thinking how big of game this was?: "There is no doubt it comes to your mind, but you have to find a way not to think about it too much and just go out and compete. Don't worry too much to put a lot of pressure on yourself. You have to keep it simple."

Jimenez on pitching well the last two starts opposite Max Scherzer and J.A. Happ: "It's fun. I have been in that spot before. When I was in Colorado I had to face all the aces. It's fun. You have to try to bring your A game every time because runs may not come easily."

Jimenez on pitching well after earlier struggles: "I have a lot of faith. I believe in God and I have a lot of faith. It doesn't matter what you think. There is a plan and you may not see it. You have to never give up and find a way to get up and compete. That is what my faith allows me to do, never give up."

Zach Britton improved to 39-for-39 in save chances tonight. He now owns the fourth-longest streak of consecutive saves to start a season since 1969.

Three Orioles - Machado, Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo - how have 10 or more homers in August. According to ESPN Stats and Info, it is the first time in club history that the Orioles have had three players with 10 or more homers in a single month.