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Whether you're an Orioles fan or you're executive vice president Dan Duquette, it's hard not to be pumped about what left-hander Andrew Miller has done in his two-plus months in Baltimore.

Sunday night, when the Orioles finally locked up a spot in the American League Championship Series for the first time in nearly a generation, it was the true fans who said they felt the greatest joy.

Nelson Cruz broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a two-run homer off left-hander David Price, giving the Orioles a 2-1 clinching victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

Orioles right-hander Bud Norris finally received the chance Sunday on a blistery afternoon at Comerica Park against the celebrated Detroit Tigers offense. He seized it, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory, catapulting the Orioles into a second postseason round.

Delmon Young, whose pinch-hit double pushed the Orioles to victory in Game 2, received the start in left field in Game 3 against left-hander David Price. Young was expected in the lineup, but the fact he was playing left and Nelson Cruz was the designated hitter was a bit of a surprise. Young had started just 17 games in left this year, and only three in September.

Baltimore Sun reporters, columnists and editors share their immediate reaction to Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Orioles and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Orioles are one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series as they prepare to face the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the AL Division Series on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park.

Because he has spent most of his six-season career with the Houston Astros, Orioles right-hander Bud Norris has never had the opportunity to pitch in the postseason. That changes Sunday, when Norris will start Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers.

With his team up on the Detroit Tigers two games to none in the American League Division Series, Orioles manager Buck Showalter adjusted his starting rotation, tabbing right-hander Bud Norris to start a possible series clincher in Game 3 on Sunday.

Bud Norris will be the Orioles' Game 3 starter on Sunday at Comerica Park, according to a Major League Baseball media schedule release.

A day after the Detroit Tigers bullpen imploded in Game 1, the same cast of relievers was again responsible for an eighth-inning meltdown that sent the Orioles on the road with a 7-6 win and a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wouldn't officially announce his starting pitcher for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Friday morning, but right-hander Miguel Gonzalez is expected to start that game.

The Orioles released their roster for the American League Division Series on Thursday morning and a couple of the team's left-handed mainstays are going to spend the next several days in a cheerleading role.

The Orioles will get three straight former Cy Young Award winners in first three games.

When Orioles executive vice president introduced Nelson Cruz to the media back in February, he was quick to point out the slugger¿s postseason accolades.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said his lower back is feeling much better and he is able to play, but manager Buck Showalter wanted to give him a full day off.

It ended 2-1 in the 12th when Steve Lombardozzi tripled with one out and then scored on David Lough¿s single to left against Todd Redmond (0-1) -- sending what was remaining of the announced crowd of 30,446 at Camden Yards home happy.

Chris Tillman's latest performance is the kind of outing you expect from an ace.

Manny Machado will have another "functional" work day on Sunday

Ryan Flaherty has lost focus on just hitting the ball hard somewhere in his quest to end an 0-for-15 skid to start the season. He began last season 0-for-17.

Even with the impressive comeback -- the Orioles sent 10 batters to the plate in the ninth -- the bottom line is that the Orioles (1-4) have still lost four straight and two consecutive series after an exhilarating Opening Day victory against the defending World Champion Boston Red Sox.

J.J. Hardy is back in the lineup after missing Friday with back spasms

The 29-year-old right-hander lasted just 3 1/3 innings and gave up a career-high-tying seven earned runs, a total reached just twice before in his career, the last time on Aug. 30, 2013 at Yankee Stadium.

Bud Norris had to wait longer than last year to make his first of the regular season, but now that it is here, he couldn't be more psyched.

How does this year's squad stack up through three games against successful Orioles teams of the past? With high expectations this season, we'll try to track how the club is performing through each game compared to previous years in which they made the playoffs.

It's easy to be critical of the Orioles' offense three games into the season, simply because we've seen the script play out this way before.

When Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hit a game-tying homer in the bottom of the seventh inning on Monday, changing momentum in Game 4 of the American League Division between Detroit and Oakland, a lot of Orioles fans were surely taken back to 1996.

In this week¿s battle between the two leading home run hitters in the majors, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis got the best of Tigers slugger and reigning Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced after Wednesday's game that right-hander Jason Hammel will start Friday's series opener in Toronto, and right-hander Miguel Gonzalez will start Saturday.

The Orioles pounded Tigers pitching in Wednesday afternoon's 13-3 series finale win over the defending American League champions with three homers and 17 hits.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones has seen enough of Justin Verlander to know that the deeper the Detroit Tigers' ace right-hander gets into games, the more unbeatable he becomes.

The Orioles officially added first baseman Travis Ishikawa before Tuesday's game. Ishikawa had exercised an opt-out clause in his contract Sunday and the Orioles had until midnight to add him, trade him or release him.

Orioles manager Buck Showater is never one to overanalyze his players, so it was interesting to hear him say that right-hander Jake Arrieta was ¿lucky¿ that the Orioles¿ 5-1 loss to Detroit was being played in Comerica Park¿s expansive outfield and not Camden Yards.

Arrieta received Monday¿s opportunity by circumstance. He struggled in his past two starts at Triple-A Norfolk, but the Orioles needs to fill a hole Monday when right-hander Jason Hammel couldn¿t start due to a stomach virus.

After winning five of seven and taking both series in last week's homestand against the Angels and Red Sox, the Orioles hit the road today to open a six-game, seven-day road trip to Detroit and Toronto.

Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to provide bullpen depth, will start tonight against the Tigers in Detroit in place of right-hander Jason Hammel.

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel, who returned to the club after two days away with a stomach virus, said he¿d doubtful he will be able to make his next scheduled start Monday against the Tigers in Detroit.

Chris Davis is a streaky hitter. When he's seeing the ball well, he can take over a game with his bat. When he¿s slumping, he leaves you wondering how many holes he has in his bat.

Adam Jones' statement after the Orioles lost to the Texas Rangers Monday night was telling.

In a season of surprises, rookie Miguel Gonzalez may qualify as the biggest one for the Orioles. But he couldn't continue his dominance against the Texas Rangers in a 5-1 loss Monday night.

What makes Orioles closer Jim Johnson¿s season more spectacular is his success on the road, where he¿s converted 23 of 24 save opportunities, including 13 straight away from Camden Yards.

These Orioles wrote their most recent chapter of resiliency against the Tigers, coming back from a five-run deficit to win for the third time in their past 18 games, taking a pivotal road series in Detroit with a 7-5 victory.

Zach Britton took a huge step forward, throwing his best game of the year. He held a dangerous Tigers lineup scoreless for seven innings in a 3-2 win.

Prince Fielder's two homers came after Orioles manager Buck Showalter and first baseman Mark Reynolds were ejected in the fifth inning.

Left hander Zach Britton joined the Orioles in Detroit, ready to be officially recalled before Saturday's game to start that night against the Tigers.