BALTIMORE (AP) -- Chris Davis hit a two-run homer after replacing an injured Manny Machado, and the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 11-3 Monday night to drop New York a season-high seven games out of first place.

Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles
Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with Nick Markakis after hitting a home run at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Greg Fiume, Getty Images)
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After Davis put the Orioles ahead in the fifth inning, Nelson Cruz connected with a man on in the seventh and Jonathan Schoop added a three-run shot in the eighth to turn the game into a rout. Cruz now has 31 homers, tied for the major league lead with rookie Jose Abreu of the White Sox.

Machado, a 2013 All-Star third baseman, sprained his right knee in the second inning while hitting a broken-bat grounder to shortstop. He dropped on his back in the batter's box and needed help getting off the field.

Machado will be re-examined Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury and whether a stint on the disabled list is necessary.

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