Nick Markakis extends hitting streak with home run

Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis hit his fifth home run Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Markakis' solo homer came in the eighth off Brandon Morrow. He finished 1 for 3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in a 12-6 loss.

Markakis has an eight-game hitting streak. He is hitting .343 (12 for 35) with two homers and six RBI over that span.