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Machado dazzles with leather, adds big hit

Actually, he seemed to make a highlight-reel play defensively every inning.

It started with the bases loaded and two outs in the first inning and the score tied 1-1 when Machado had to back up on a chopper off the bat of Mauricio Ramos. Machado gloved the ball, fell to his knees, spun, and somehow still had time to complete the play with a long, strong throw across the diamond. All in style, as usual.

Another time, Machado ranged into foul ground to make a backhanded pick behind the third-base bag and made a strong jump-throw to first.