Operation October: ALDS Game 3

By Lindsay Rykiel

Orioles

October 05, 2014, 8:32am

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*We'll be updating this entry all day, so keep scrolling and check back often! 12:30 p.m. - Settling in at Comerica Park DETROIT - It's chilly here in Detroit, but it finally feels like October baseball. We've just arrived to the ballpark to kick things off for Game 3 at Comerica Park this afternoon. The Orioles hold a two-game lead in the Division Series. With a win today, the Orioles will move on to the American League Championship Series. Needless to say, there's a lot of excitement going into today's ballgame!

The team bus is ready to head to Comerica Park! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/ysFsz16NDV
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

.@ncboomstick23 is ready for Game 3! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/9Pmwu75Ne2
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

If you're making the trip to Comerica Park, let us know! We want to hook you up with some #IBackTheBirds swag! pic.twitter.com/7YalBOVNL8
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

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Is it 3:30 yet? #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/D5gwJ9leqZ
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

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Hardy and Joseph are getting loose before Game 3! #IBackTheBirds
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.@JimOriolesTV & Mike Bordick need you to stop what you're doing & tune in to MASN for "O's Xtra" pregame coverage! https://t.co/43ML94WkvZ
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

We can hear you, Birdland! #IBackTheBirds https://t.co/yG1LBUFwoF
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

3:45 p.m. - Game 3 is under way David Price has tossed the first pitch and Game 3 is officially under way from Comerica Park! Can the Orioles pull off a three-game ALDS sweep in Detroit?

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53 degrees at 1st pitch at Comerica Park. #orioles looking for 1st playoff series sweep since 1971 ALCS vs. Oakland
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) October 5, 2014

Let's go #Orioles. Wave your orange towel by retweeting #IBackTheBirds http://t.co/b7dStFZ0h1
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

JAM ESCAPED! Norris gets Victor Martinez to fly out and strand two Tigers in scoring position. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

5:26 p.m. - Still scoreless It's a pitcher's duel through four innings at Comerica Park. Bud Norris and David Price have allowed a combined four hits in a 0-0 ballgame.

There is a pitchers' duel under way at Comerica Park. #IBackTheBirds Norris: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 K Price: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

CRUZ CRUSHES! @ncboomstick23 launches a 2-run HR to put the Orioles up 2-0 in the 6th! #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

Norris is pulled from his first career playoff game after 6 1/3 shutout innings. Well done, Bud. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 5, 2014

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Keep calm and back the Birds. #IBackTheBirds
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7:27 p.m. - ALCS bound! Did the Orioles just sweep the Tigers in Detroit to advance to the American League CHAMPIONSHIPS SERIES? They sure did. While I take a moment to let this wonderful idea set in, take a look at the postgame celebrations that ensued immediately following the game. Champagne for everybody!

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