Operation October: ALDS Game 1

*We'll be updating this entry all day, so keep scrolling and check back often! 2 p.m. - The calm before the storm It's finally here. In only a few short hours, Game 1 of the Division Series will be under way from Camden Yards. Here's a behind-the-scenes look of what's going on around the ballpark leading up to first pitch.

Today is the day. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/hvkoTRTAib
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

RETWEET if you're digging the newest stadium swag at Camden Yards! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/P6DWaEbcNZ
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

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TBS is airing the ALDS but MASN is in the house. @JimOriolesTV pic.twitter.com/NiRefuYTR5
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) October 2, 2014

5:39 p.m. - Game 1 is under way at Camden Yards The teams have taken the field and the postseason is officially under way for the Orioles! Stay connected throughout the game by joining our game chat on Facebook and by following our live updates on Twitter. Let's go Os!

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Birdland making some noise for a big first inning in Baltimore! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/TgEG4yCpa6
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

'KAKES DELIVERS! 2-out RBI single for Markakis gives Birds 3-2 lead in bottom of second. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

Leading 3-2 and hoping for another one of these celebrations from @ncboomstick23. #IBackTheBirds #Orioles http://t.co/a3vP3u1cRQ
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

Tillman has retired 9 in a row since the 2 HRs in 2nd inning. At 81 pitches. #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) October 2, 2014

It's all about ORANGE today in Baltimore. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/qnWu7sBwPc
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

7:30 p.m. - Orioles lead Tigers 3-2 Orioles hold on to 3-2 lead over Tigers through five innings at Camden Yards. This crowd for Game 1 is absolutely electric tonight!

Tillman's final line: 5 innings, two earned runs, one walk, six strikeouts. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/xv6FtQ64ZK
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

There's not much sitting going on at Camden Yards. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/qSMgUXOpoA
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 2, 2014

PARTY HARDY! J.J. Hardy launches a solo homer to extend the O's lead to 4-2 in the 7th! #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

INSURANCE! De Aza scores on an error. #Orioles lead 5-3 in the 8th! #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

MORE, MORE, MORE! Camden Yards erupts after Cruz's RBI single! O's up 6-3. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

This is a six-run eighth inning. We repeat: SIX RUNS. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

#Orioles quite literally running around the bases in the 8th. Now up 10-3! #IBackTheBirds http://t.co/VvXYLAcydb
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

9:20 - Was that fun, or what?! The Birds grabbed Game 1 in dramatic fashion, scoring eight runs in the eighth to beat the Tigers 12-3!

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