Looking back at the O's celebration Tuesday

By Josh Land

Orioles

September 18, 2014, 11:44am

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The Orioles had a celebration for the books Tuesday. By taking down the Blue Jays in front of a roaring crowd of 35,257 fans, the O's clinched the American League East for the first time since 1997. The party began in the first inning on Steve Pearce's huge three-run homer, and then there was no turning back. Tommy Hunter got Ryan Goins to ground out to Pearce in the top of the ninth to end the game. The 8-2 win was in the books, and the celebration started. The team flooded the field and donned AL East Champs apparel before taking the madness into the clubhouse. Later on in the evening, fans were brought into the O's celebration. The players ran back on the field, and some fans were sprayed with champagne or even pied by Adam Jones. MASN was there for the entire celebration, and I may or may not still have some dried beer and champagne in my hair. Regardless, check out photos, GIFs, headlines and more from all that Tuesday had to offer. Headlines * Box score: Jimenez pitches five innings in 8-2 win * The Orioles won the AL East and their fans soaked it up for every minute * Orioles remember Monica Barlow on the day they clinch * Duquette: "We're going to party like it's 1969" GIFs

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Huge for the city of Bmore. Been a loooong time coming. We grind wit zero excuses. Not over yet. Continue the grind #Birdland #StayHungry
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) September 17, 2014

AL EAST CHAMPS: The #Orioles have clinched the AL East with a 8-2 victory! RETWEET to celebrate! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/dTmjOV1oiG
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) September 17, 2014