APA in-text quotes and page numbers

Does anyone know why an APA in-text citation of multiple works will list the works cited in alphabetical order, even if one of the works is quoted directly and therefore has a page number? I've never seen APA list the work that is quoted directly somewhere other than first in the citation.

For instance, what is happening is: (Adams 2010; Fox 2008; Manning 2013, p. 42; Smith 2004).
From what I understand it should be: (Manning 2013, p. 42; Adams 2010; Fox 2008; Smith 2004).

Any suggestions or comments?

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