Afternoon notes from Oakland

OAKLAND - The Orioles won't post their lineup for a few more hours, but third baseman Manny Machado most definitely will be in it. Look for him in his usual third spot behind Adam Jones and Hyun Soo Kim.

Just don't be disappointed if he can't hit three home runs tonight. Making history has its limits.

Machado became the first Oriole to hit three home runs in a game since Chris Davis on May 20, 2014 in Pittsburgh. He was the first to hit three homers in a game at U.S. Cellular Field since Paul Konerko on July 7, 2009 versus the Indians and the first opponent since the Twins' Justin Morneau on July 6, 2007.

According to STATS, LLC., Machado is one of nine players in major league history to homer in three consecutive innings and the first since the Rangers' Kevin Mench on June 30, 2005 versus the Angels.

It's especially impressive when considering that Carl Reynolds of the 1930 White Sox is the only other player to hit a home run in each of the first three innings.

Reynolds played parts of 13 seasons in the majors with the White Sox, Senators (twice), St. Louis Browns, Red Sox and Cubs. He totaled 80 home runs, including a career-high 22 with the White Sox in 1930.

Reynolds went 5-for-6 with three homers, eight RBIs and four runs scored in the second game of a July 2 doubleheader against the Yankees. He hit two the following month, both coming on Aug. 2 against the Tigers.

The Yankees' Red Ruffing served up Reynolds' first two home runs and Ken Holloway gave up the third.

Babe Ruth had one at-bat, driving in a run, before Dusty Cooke replaced him in right field. Still waiting for an explanation.

Shortstop J.J. Hardy needs one more home run to reach 100 with the Orioles. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop needs one home run for 50.

Dylan Bundy is 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 17 strikeouts in seven appearances and 18 innings against the American League Central.

Down on the farm, Triple-A Norfolk outfielder Dariel Álvarez is tied with Brandon Snyder for the most games played (285) since the Tides became an Orioles affiliate.

Mike Wright is starting tonight just three days after facing Charlotte. However, he threw only 13 pitches due to a rain delay that lasted 1 hour, 32 minutes.

In case you missed my tweet earlier, former Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz cleared waivers and remained in the Cubs organization after they designated him for assignment. He's reporting to Triple-A Iowa, where he's expected to rejoin the rotation.

The Cubs could bring him up again later and use him out of the bullpen during the stretch run if he isn't needed in the rotation.