Operation October: ALDS Game 2

By Lindsay Rykiel

Orioles

October 03, 2014, 6:25am

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*We'll be updating this entry all day, so keep scrolling and check back often! REMINDER: We'll be covering the Birds on the road, so be sure to check out Operation October daily for insider's access throughout the team's postseason run! 10 a.m. - About last night Game 1 was fun, right? Let's do it all over again today! The gates are open and we're two hours away from first pitch. Can the Orioles carry last night's offensive momentum into today?

Post by MASN Orioles.

The calm before Game 2 (no storm) #orioles #opacy pic.twitter.com/v2HOd3z2sM
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) October 3, 2014

This is the place to be. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/jsFCrrWsv6
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

12:07 p.m. - Game 2 is under way The Orioles have taken the field and Game 2 is officially under way at Camden Yards! Stay connected throughout the game by joining our game chat on Facebook and by following our live updates on Twitter. Here's a look at what's happening along the way.

Post by MASN Orioles.

Brady Anderson throws strike to Nick Hundley. Then he does 50 sit-ups. Ok last part not true. pic.twitter.com/NDtxxPUnFD
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) October 3, 2014

Chen has thrown his first pitch and ALDS Game 2 is under way from the Yard! #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

BOOM! The long ball strikes again! This time Markakis drives a two-run shot to make it 2-0 in Baltimore! #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

Buck gets Wei-Yin Chen. Gausman is coming on as the #Orioles trail 5-2. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

Let's go! Hardy's RBI single cuts the Tigers' lead to 5-3. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

2:15 p.m. - Orioles trail Tigers 5-3 Chen's day is done after giving up five runs in 3 2/3 innings. Even after trailing by two, the crowd here at Camden Yards is still on its feet and making some noise. Orange rally rags continue to wave around the ballpark. LET'S GO O's!

After an unbelievable double play and a strikeout, Birdland is ready for the big bats to return. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/yc6xZobzPz
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

.@ncboomstick23 leads off bottom of sixth with a single to CF. Verlander's day is done. #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

Birdland's hoping to put these orange rally rags to good use this inning! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/13HhGEArxU
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

Stretch it out, Baltimore. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/TgVwd8vZh0
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

Two on. Your turn, Pearce. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/wBTHjYojri
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

Bases. Loaded. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/vbSfVcIX2O
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

COMEBACK KIDS! The O's 8th-inning rally continues with Young's 3-RBI double! Orioles lead 7-6! #IBackTheBirds
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) October 3, 2014

3:49 p.m. - Birds come from behind to beat the Tigers 7-6! Another eighth inning rally leads the Orioles to a huge win over the Tigers. The O's will head to Detroit with a two-game lead in the ALDS!