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View the story "O's beat Rangers in AL wild-card game " on StorifyO's beat Rangers in AL wild-card game An inning-by-inning look at the Baltimore Orioles' 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers in the American League wild-card playoff, the team's first postseason appearance in the Twitter era. Storified by The Baltimore Sun · Sat, Oct 06 2012 11:50:55Baltimore Sun links: Game story | Photos | Video: O's celebrate in clubhouse | Video: Fans celebrate | Saunders proves doubters wrong | Peter Schmuck: Coming faceoff vs. New York only fitting

It was a long time coming for O's fans, who had endured 14 straight losing seasons since the club last made the playoffs in 1997. So #BUCKleUP and enjoy the ride, from this ...

undefinedBaltimoresunThe O's stand during the playing of the national anthem. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Photo)

... to this: #ORIOLESMAGIC

undefinedBaltimoresunOrioles manager Buck Showalter gets doused with beer and champagne in the clubhouse. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun Photo)

TOP OF THE FIRST

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Nate McLouth reached first on Michael Young`s fielding error. Runner on first with none out and J.J. Hardy due up.
- Nate McLouth stole second. Runner on second with none out and J.J. Hardy at the plate.
- J.J. Hardy single to center scored Nate McLouth. Runner on first with none out and Chris Davis due up.
- Chris Davis struck out swinging. Runner on first with one out and Adam Jones due up.
- Adam Jones popped out to first. Runner on first with two out and Matt Wieters due up.
- Matt Wieters struck out swinging to end the inning.PLAY BY PLAY First pitch of #Orioles playoff baseball... in 15 years. http://pic.twitter.com/SskmrauAEmily HanoverAfter being a fan for 12 years and never witnessing a single winning season, it's seems unreal to see the Orioles in the playoffs.Paul SailerHardy drives home McLouth, Two batters in, the #Orioles are up 1-0 in Yu.Eduardo A. Encina#orioles off to a quick start get a run already w/out any outs in the top of the 1st... they are 57 and 21 this season when scoring firstMLB on ESPN RadioI heat my dinner and it's now a 1-nothing Orioles lead? #WTFreak?Gina Miller4 pitches into the game, the Orioles lead 1-0. And I've already heard some boos. Ridiculous.Jean-Jacques Taylor#Orioles trying boost TNT ratings? Score within first 2 minutes to give Os 1-0 leadJosh LukinThe Orioles just scored a playoff run for the first time since Titanic came out.Ben RothenbergDEEP THOUGHTS no matter tonight's outcome, i want to thank the 2012 #orioles for reminding why i've danced with the one what brung me all these years.aggieAn #Orioles game w/ Cal Ripken as the lead analyst seems fair and balanced.Brian McNally

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Ian Kinsler walked. Runner on first with none out and Elvis Andrus due up.
- Elvis Andrus singled to left. On the play, Ian Kinsler advances to third. Runners on first and third with none out and Josh Hamilton due up.
- Josh Hamilton ground into a double play, second to short to first scored Ian Kinsler. Elvis Andrus out at second. None on with two out and Adrian Beltre due up.
- Adrian Beltre flied out to center to end the inning.PLAY BY PLAY Saunders looks afraid to throw a strike. Gonna be a long night if this keeps up. Rangers too good to not take full advantage. #OriolesSmugDingusTwo for one: Ian Kinsler scores on @thejoshhamilton double play as @Rangers tie things up at 1 with @Orioles after 1. #WildCard #postseasonMLBBeltre flies out. Anyone else think this game will give true meaning to the Orioles' Buckle up phrase?Brittany GhiroliThinking Buck wants 3 innings out of Saunders then he can turn Johnson loose on #Rangers RH heavy lineup. #OriolesDad's TimeoutDEEP THOUGHTS In the movie about the 2012 Orioles Buck Showalter will be played by Philip Seymour Hoffman #wildcardGarrett QuinnHow the hell is Cal Ripken allowed to call an Orioles game? That would be like me calling a Yankees game.Dan S.

TOP OF THE SECOND

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Jim Thome lined out to second. None on with one out and Mark Reynolds due up.
- Mark Reynolds was hit-by-pitch. Runner on first with one out and Ryan Flaherty due up.
- Ryan Flaherty struck out swinging. Runner on first with two out and Manny Machado due up.
- Mark Reynolds stole second. Runner on second with two out and Manny Machado at the plate.
- Manny Machado grounded out to first to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Reynolds is down in the batter's box. Was hit in the hand. Looks like the right hand --- the top oneDan ConnollyReynolds is up and walking to first base. Say what you want about Reynolds -- he's one of the toughest players Ive ever been around.Dan ConnollyMark Reynolds being hurt is the LAST thing we need... #OriolesBrian GriffithsAre you freaking kidding me. Why dont you just break all the Orioles' fingers.Sarah PosnerOs scouting report obviously saw something in Soto-Darvish combo. Os have stolen 2 bases in 2 inn, had just 58 this year, MLB lowDan Connolly#Orioles had just 58 steals this season, fewest in the majors. Have 2 in 2 postseason innings.Eduardo A. EncinaDEEP THOUGHTSMy wife is awesome. She's letting me take her to a bar for date night so I can watch the Orioles playoff game.Elliot BlakeWE ARE WATCHING A BALTIMORE ORIOLES PLAYOFF GAMEMatthew Atienza

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Nelson Cruz grounded out second to first. None on with one out and Michael Young due up.
- Michael Young singled to center. Runner on first with one out and Mike Napoli due up.
- Mike Napoli struck out looking. Runner on first with two out and Geovany Soto due up.
- Geovany Soto struck out swinging to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY I¿m serious. If Saunders¿ final line is 3 IP, 1 ER, then the Orioles should be happy.Jon MorosiDon't get me wrong I love Joe Saunders, but man does he look nonchalant all the time. #OriolesJeff KryglikMuch better pace from Saunders this inning. Just need to get some more strikes #OriolesJeffSaunders gets Soto looking too. Nice recovert by the left-hander. 1-1 heading to the 3rd.Eduardo A. EncinaWith a K of Napoli, Saunders had thrown 28 pitches, 14 balls and 14 strikesDan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTSSometimes I wonder what my life would be like if the Orioles didn't spend the last 17 years being absolutely terrible.0012358Sliding some Orange, white chocolate truffle brownies in the oven. :) Orioles browniesAudra Ruffennach

TOP OF THE THIRD

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Nate McLouth fouled out to catcher. None on with one out and J.J. Hardy due up.
- J.J. Hardy popped out to third. None on with two out and Chris Davis due up.
- Chris Davis struck out swinging to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY We enter the third knotted 1-1 #BUCKleUpBaltimore OriolesHey look. It's Brian Roberts on the bench. Love you Brob. #OriolesJason JaszemskiI wonder how many on twitter can testify to seeing the Baltimore Orioles in the playoffs! I can #oldgeezerChris MunnOrioles go down in order in the 3rd. Darvish has retired 5 straight and is at 41 pitches.Brittany GhiroliDarvish settling in. 2 popups and K in the 3rd. Chris Davis, in first playoff game, which happens to b against old team, has 2 Ks in 2 ABsDan ConnollyYu Darvish (@faridyu) is settling down, he's retired 9 of the last 10 batters he's faced. Trouble for the O's?MLB Network RadioDEEP THOUGHTS What's the over/under on the inning Bobby Valentine show up in the O's dugout in disguise?WilcoMeThat

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Craig Gentry reached first on Mark Reynolds`s fielding error. Runner on first with none out and Ian Kinsler due up.
- Ian Kinsler grounded into a double play, short to second to first. On the play, Craig Gentry out at second. None on with two out and Elvis Andrus due up.
- Elvis Andrus singled to right. Runner on first with two out and Josh Hamilton due up.
- Josh Hamilton struck out looking to end the inning.PLAY BY PLAY Announcers just called Mark Reynolds a "good fielder, period." They know nothing about the Orioles.Ian#Orioles recover from Reynolds' error with 6-4-3 double play. Nice turn by Flaherty.Eduardo A. EncinaSaunders gets Hamilton looking after Andrus' two-out single. #JoeBeingJoeEduardo A. EncinaSaunders Ks Hamilton to end 3rd. Hamilton has now Kd 19 times in last 46 ABs since returning from eye issue Sept. 24Dan ConnollyOrioles have 11 pitchers on their roster. Buck will manage differently than a regular game. Saunders at 50 pitches thru 3.Brittany GhiroliDEEP THOUGHTS If the Orioles win this game tonight, what are the chances that Jeffrey Maier throws out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium, ALDS Game 3?Chad Dotson

TOP OF THE FOURTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Adam Jones flied out to right. None on with one out and Matt Wieters due up.
- Matt Wieters grounded out to first. None on with two out and Jim Thome due up.
- Jim Thome singled to left. Runner on first with two out and Mark Reynolds due up.
- Mark Reynolds popped out to second to end the inning.PLAY BY PLAY Thome singles to left against the pull shift. #OriolesEduardo A. EncinaSince the Hardy RBI single in the first, Darvish has retired 12 of 14. He has thrown just 55 pitches thru 4 IPDan ConnollyThe Orioles are 55 pitches closer to the Rangers bullpen and hanging tough so far. #ItsAllAboutYuThyrl Nelson Rangers fans getting antsy ... Alright guys.. Yu is pitching great and we need to get some separation here. I don't trust the Orioles in 1 run games,thangerDEEP THOUGHTSMay be biased but Cal Ripken, Jr. Is the greatest color commentator in the history of sports broadcasting. #tbs #oriolesTim KellyDo we just pretend that Jim Thome doesn't grab his crotch before every pitch? I need to know how to process this. #OriolesEthan Renner

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Adam Jones flied out to right. None on with one out and Matt Wieters due up.
- Matt Wieters grounded out to first. None on with two out and Jim Thome due up.
- Jim Thome singled to left. Runner on first with two out and Mark Reynolds due up.
- Mark Reynolds popped out to second to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY After Cruz one-out single in the fourth, Saunders had allowed six baserunners through 3 1/3 innings, but just 1 run.Eduardo A. EncinaSaunders escapes again. Runners on corners w 1 out and he gets a K and a groundout. 1-1 thru 4.Dan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTS Before it gets exceptionally tense, just gotta say, this is great. Hanging on every pitch. Baseball at its best. #OriolesSteve Earley

TOP OF THE FIFTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Ryan Flaherty flied out to center. None on with one out and Manny Machado due up.
- Manny Machado struck out swinging. None on with two out and Nate McLouth due up.
- Nate McLouth grounded out first to pitcher to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Somebody needs to hit one of these 64 mph junk balls to the parking lot. #YuMindSpeedingItUpALittle? #OriolesNick Russell Baltimore is making it too easy in that inning. Take some pitches. #Rangers #OriolesObese ChihuahuaExplain to me what Darvish is doing with a 90 mph fastball over the middle of the plate that is so special the @orioles can't hit it?Joe HagemanDarvish through five. Retired 15 of last 17. Thrown 66 pitches, 43 for strikes. Has 5Ks, no BBs, 1HBPDan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTS Yeah, whatever, Rangers. Good luck defeating the #Orioles in the 14th inning.Higgins

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 1, RANGERS 1
- Craig Gentry flied out to left. None on with one out and Ian Kinsler due up.
- Ian Kinsler singled to center. Runner on first with one out and Elvis Andrus due up.
- Elvis Andrus grounded into a double play, short to second to first. On the play, Ian Kinsler out at second to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Saunders faces Gentry and then top of the order minefield for the third timeDan ConnollyKinsler w a 1-out single. Saunders has allowed a baserunner (or more) in each of his 5 IPsDan ConnollyI have no more fingernails. It's the 5th inning. I'll be shoveling Craisins down my throat next. #OriolesGlenn ClarkSaunders gets out of it again....6-4-3 double play gets him out of the fifth.Eduardo A. Encina6-4-3 bring on the bats!Ed Reed#orioles have turned 3 DPs tonight in 5 inningsRoch KubatkoThe #Orioles' 3 double plays tonight tie a postseason club record, also done 10/6/79 in the ALCS Game 4 vs. #Angels.Eduardo A. EncinaDEEP THOUGHTS How many pints of blood would Showalter have been willing to swap for 5 1-R IP by Saunders considering history in Tex? #Orioles #RangersJoel ShermanRemember when the Rangers beat the Orioles 30-3 one year? That was back when they were both terrible. Now they face each other in playoffs.Tiffany Wilson

BETWEEN INNINGS ...

They're playing "Glad You Came" between innings - minus the great #orioles videoRoch Kubatko2012 Baltimore Orioles Glad you came - Full Versiontytsuji

TOP OF THE SIXTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 2, RANGERS 1
- J.J. Hardy singled to right. Runner on first with none out and Chris Davis due up.
- Chris Davis singled to right. On the play, J.J. Hardy advances to third. Runners on first and third with none out and Adam Jones due up.
- Adam Jones sacrifice fly to right scored J.J. Hardy. Runner on first with one out and Matt Wieters due up.
- Matt Wieters popped out to second. Runner on first with two out and Jim Thome due up.
- Jim Thome struck out looking to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Consec singles to RF to start 6th by Hardy and Davis set up runners on corners, Jones up no outsDan Connolly#Orioles take 2-1 lead in the 6th on Adam Jones sac fly, scoring Hardy from third.Eduardo A. EncinaAfter a long meeting at the mound and four warmup pitches, Darvis stays in the game. #Orioles #RangersEduardo A. EncinaThis is ridiculous. Darvish just got a breather while the #Orioles are tightening up the screws.Brett HollanderReally digging Ripken doing the commentary. What a smart baseball guy #OriolesshanepowersDarvish freezed Thome on nasty curve, 6th K for Darvish. He is out of 6th. Os have 2-1 leadDan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTS Orioles have just filed a protest about the interpreter being on the field. Unfair advantage for Rangers in interpreting nods. #justkiddingBuster OlneyI prefer Little Ron Washington to regular Ron Washington #orioles #awesome http://yfrog.com/hs9zbifjMr. Boh

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 2, RANGERS 1
- Josh Hamilton grounded out pitcher to first. None on with one out and Adrian Beltre due up.
- Adrian Beltre flied out to left. None on with two out and Nelson Cruz due up.
- Darren O`Day enters the game with none on and two out.
- Nelson Cruz popped out to second to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY ODay coming in -- Saunders pitches well - and gets ovation from orange wearers in crowd. 5 2/3 IP, 6H, 1ER, 1BB, 4Ks, 77 pitches 46 strikesDan ConnollyJoe Saunders gave the #Orioles everything they could have asked for. Now time to see if the bullpen can do what it's done all year.Luke Jones3 INNINGS TO GO. #BUCKleUpAchiDEEP THOUGHTSMany of the greatest ballgames I have ever watched have been this season. This is one of them. #oriolesTyler WaldmanDoes Chris Davis remind anyone else of Hoyt from #Trueblood ? #OriolesPeter Becker

TOP OF THE SEVENTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 3, RANGERS 1
- Mark Reynolds struck out swinging. None on with one out and Ryan Flaherty due up.
- Ryan Flaherty singled to left. Runner on first with one out and Manny Machado due up.
- Robert Andino is Pinch-running for Ryan Flaherty.
- Manny Machado sacrifice bunt to third. On the play, Robert Andino advances to second. Runner on second with two out and Nate McLouth due up.
- Derek Holland enters the game with a runner on second and two out.
- Robert Andino advances to third on a wild pitch. Runner on third with two out and Nate McLouth at the plate.
- Nate McLouth single to left scored Robert Andino. Runner on first with two out and J.J. Hardy due up.
- Nate McLouth advances to second on Derek Holland`s throwing error on a pickoff attempt. Runner on second with two out and J.J. Hardy at the plate.
- J.J. Hardy struck out swinging to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Insurance run(s) time! #OriolesBaltimore Beer GuyThe anticipation is killing me. We're so close! #OriolesJay#rangers fans in Arlington give standing O to Darvish. #orioles fans give standing O to Washington for pulling Darvish.Mark BrownDarvish leaves in 7th with a runner on second and Rangers trailing 2-1. He cant win his first North American playoff game -- only lose it.Dan ConnollySee Yu later. By later I mean next season.DamI'm not saying the game's over because the Orioles are into their bullpen with a lead, but maybe I am.Dave BrownHolland throws WP, Andino on 3B w 2outs and McLouth up. McLouth singles to left -- 3-1 OriolesDan ConnollyNATE!!!! #OriolesMagiconshortrestRangers Ballpark in Arlington att tonight, 46,931Dan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTS Win or lose tonight, I love this #Orioles team. Takes me back to the 70s.michael hill

MEANWHILE ... A WORD ABOUT "CARL" RIPKEN JR.

undefinedTrbimgTBS Ripken gaffe casts pall over otherwise strong telecast of Orioles victoryThis is the kind of thing they used to teach in journalism school and I wish they still did: The way one careless mistake can diminish an...And the worst error of the night gets committed by the TBS broadcast: http://bit.ly/T6yfigDustin ParkesGreat to see @Orioles legend and @MLB HOFer "Carl" Ripken Jr. in the booth tonight. Keep up the good work, @TBS.Matt LaWell

TOP OF THE EIGHTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 3, RANGERS 1
- Koji Uehara starts the inning for the Rangers, batting 8th.
- Mike Napoli remains in the game as the catcher, batting 7th.
- Chris Davis struck out swinging. None on with one out and Adam Jones due up.
- Adam Jones struck out swinging. None on with two out and Matt Wieters due up.
- Matt Wieters struck out swinging to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Koji in to face his old squad. Rangers lose DH, Napoli in to catchDan ConnollyElvis called. He wants his sideburns back. #KojiChris MontyNolan Ryan looks like he's about to put Ron Washington in a headlock. #rangers #oriolesdavegrapesI¿m literally going to lose my mind¿. #oriolesMatt NeithercottKoji Ks the side in the 8th -- including Davis, whom he was traded forDan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTS Orioles game > getting sleep for the SATs tomorrow morningChelsey

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHT

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 3, RANGERS 1
- David Murphy is Pinch-hitting for Craig Gentry.
- Endy Chavez replaces right fielder Chris Davis, batting 3rd, playing right field.
- Pinch-Hitter David Murphy grounded out first to pitcher. None on with one out and Ian Kinsler due up.
- Ian Kinsler singled to short. Runner on first with one out and Elvis Andrus due up.
- Ian Kinsler advances to second on Darren O`Day`s throwing error on a pickoff attempt. Runner on second with one out and Elvis Andrus at the plate.
- Elvis Andrus grounded out short to first. Runner on second with two out and Josh Hamilton due up.
- Brian Matusz enters the game with a runner on second and two out.
- Josh Hamilton struck out swinging to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY Former Oriole Koji Uehara strikes out the side. #BUCKleUp for the bottom on the 8th O's fans! O'Day back on the mound. Birds 3 Rangers 1Baltimore OriolesMatusz is warming up. Chavez in RF as a defensive replacement. Orioles lead 3-1.Brittany Ghiroli5 is the magic number!Andy EllisMy boy O'Day is still going strong! 5 more #BUCKleUpCatherine BrownKinsler's on first after Hardy can't handle the softly rolling ball. There's one out in the 8th for the Rangers. #BuckWildOrioles on MASNEnough with errors already are you trying to give me a heart attack?Mæster EvanWife asleep. Parents asleep. 4 outs to go. LETS GO ORIOLES.B NOLAN4 is the #OriolesMagic number #wildcardLowell MelserO'Day is done after tying a season-high with two innings. Matusz on to face Hamilton.Brittany GhiroliDeath to Lefties. Brian Matusz Ks Josh Hamilton on three pitches. #OriolesOrioles HangoutMatusz gets Hamilton on three pitches -- 93mph one for the final strike. Hamilton is 0-10 with 6Ks vs Matusz. Has 20 Ks in last 48 MLB ABsDan ConnollyI love you #MatuszDan ReinerYou have to wonder if Josh Hamilton can see. He's looked brutal. #Orioles #RangersDavid SeligDEEP THOUGHTS #orioles trying to win first playoff game since Game 5 of 1997 ALCS, Oct. 13, 1997. Winning pitcher? Scott KamienieckiRoch KubatkoI would root for the Orioles, but their Orange and Black is too much like San Francisco's and not enough like Ok State'sEric Cloninger

MEANWHILE ... IN BALTIMORE

Looney's Canton. Bottom 8th. http://pic.twitter.com/sSG6RYD8Midnight Sun

TOP OF THE NINTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 5, RANGERS 1
- Defensive switch from left field to center field for Josh Hamilton.
- David Murphy remains in the game as the left fielder.
- Joe Nathan starts the inning for the Rangers.
- Jim Thome walked. Runner on first with none out and Mark Reynolds due up.
- Mark Reynolds struck out swinging. Runner on first with one out and Robert Andino due up.
- Robert Andino doubled to left. On the play, Jim Thome advances to third. Runners on second and third with one out and Manny Machado due up.
- Lew Ford is Pinch-running for Jim Thome.
- Manny Machado single to left scored Lew Ford. On the play, Robert Andino advances to third. Runners on first and third with one out and Nate McLouth due up.
- Nate McLouth sacrifice fly to center scored Robert Andino. Runner on first with two out and J.J. Hardy due up.
- J.J. Hardy lined out to second to end the inning.
PLAY BY PLAY One more inning LET'S GO O's!!!!!!!BALDYi wouldn't say no to some insurance runs here kids.Lisa KrysiakAn insurance run right now might help my anxiety just a wee bit. #BUCKleUpBill ColeWHEELS THOMESam AngellAndino hits one deep for a double... runners now on 2nd and 3rd... top of 9th,.,, #omazing #orioles leading 3-1Brian TroutmanBrady in the dugout, itching to be the pinch runner.Matthew TaylorNice to see Brady on the bench. He's a part of this. #OriolesSteve EarleyMachado RBI single to left and Os up 4-1 in ninthDan ConnollyBohchado!!!Mr. BohLet's Go O's chant getting louderRoch KubatkoNate sac fly and it's 5-1 Orioles in 9thDan ConnollyDEEP THOUGHTS Exactly 15 yrs ago today (10-5-97) last time O's advanced in playoffs, beating SEA to clinch ALDS. Happy anniversary!Mark VivianoThe Orioles are trying to win a postseason winner-take-all game for the first time...they lost them in 1971, 1973, and 1979.ESPN Stats & InfoWho had a better week Big Bird or Oriole Bird #omazingjamie costello

BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

GAME LOG: ORIOLES 5, RANGERS 1
- Jim Johnson starts the inning for the Orioles.
- Lew Ford remains in the game as the designated hitter.
- Adrian Beltre flied out to center. None on with one out and Nelson Cruz due up.
- Nelson Cruz singled to left. Runner on first with one out and Michael Young due up.
- Michael Young grounded out second to first. On the play, Nelson Cruz advances to second. Runner on second with two out and Mike Napoli due up.
- Mike Napoli walked. Runners on first and second with two out and Joe Nathan due up.
- Jurickson Profar is Pinch-hitting for Joe Nathan.
- Pinch-Hitter Jurickson Profar singled to left. On the play, Mike Napoli advances to second and Nelson Cruz advances to third. Bases loaded with two out and David Murphy due up.
- David Murphy flied out to left to end the game.

PLAY BY PLAY Jim Johnson. Here we go.Daniel MorozTime for #DirtyJim. #AlwaysBeClosingonshortrestI'm not sure how to act right now. #OriolesChadA flyout and the Orioles are two outs away from advancing to the ALDSDan ConnollyJJ walks Napoli. 1st and 2nd with two outs and rookie Jurickson Profar pinch-hitting and Profar singles to load the basesDan ConnollyProfar with a base hit to load the bases with two outs.Brittany GhiroliSeriously jimmy? Yikes.Brian HoffmanOK, what else would ya expect in this season. Murphy up w thebases loaded, 2 outs Os up 5-1Dan ConnollyAnd he hits flyout to McLouth. Os win 5-1. Head back to Balmer for Sunday's first home playoff game since Oct. 13, 1997Dan ConnollyBring on the Yankees! #Orioles beat Rangers 5-1 in AL wild-card game, advance to face N.Y. in ALDS Sunday at Camden Yards.The Baltimore SunTHE ORIOLES WIN! In 1st ever Wild Card game, the O's beat the Rangers 5-1! We're coming home to face NY in the ALDS! #BUCKleUp Baltimore!Baltimore OriolesO's in jumping pile at mound, moves on to around shortstop. Buck stays near dugout, smiling like a proud papaDan ConnollyJoe Saunders in his postseason Os sweatshirt saunters around field. Guy deserves it -- Northern Va kid pitches Os to a showdown w YanksDan ConnollyHow's it feel, Baltimore? #Orioles beat #Rangers, 5-1, advance to face #Yankees in ALDS. http://bsun.md/OIUP5pThe Baltimore SunDEEP THOUGHTS Thanks for the stress over this game, Twitter. You gave my phone an ulcer.Dennis

The Euphoria: Orioles win, 5-1. Bring on the Yankees!

Pinch me #orioles #OriolesMagicRyan MurphyI've been waiting 15 years for this!!! #Playoffs #BUCKleUp #OriolesMagicLauren MoyerI feel like Clark Griswold in Christmas Vacation after he gets what he thinks is his bonus check in the mail. #OriolesMatthew TaylorToday, I'm making a managerial decision. There is crying is baseball. But only because of the #OriolesMagic. Don't push it.Earl WeaverGetting dusty in here thinking about my grandfather & uncle who were still with us back in '97. #PourOutABohForTheOsChris PikaIt's official.. We messed with Texas.. #go O's!!!POWER PLANT LIVECongrats Orioles, now go beat the Yankees!ESPNBostonSomewhere Wild Bill Hagy is smiling. #OriolesMagic #omazingKeiffer MitchellWe shocked the world and we aren't done yet. #OriolesOrioles Jesus@baltimoresun It feels awesome and surreal. And I'm not even in Bmore tonight!Pamela WoodHoooray !!!! O's. Win Big. I'm a Believer !!!!!Barbara MikulskiPS....I'm going streaking downtown.TK@baltimoresun AMAZING. I¿ve been going to see O¿s games since I was a little girl at Memorial Stadium. This feels so good.Terri#fact: #maryland voters will be writing in buck showalter in the #Election2012 #BUCKleUp !CJ MichalakI will remember Buck's face watching his team celebrate this victory forever and ever. #Orioles #BUCKleUpLindsay HebertI¿m crying. Real tears, not jokes. RT @callasmary: I love this ¿@jose3030: Buck Showalter Looks On Like A Proud Father http://pic.twitter.com/TUw8HEUd¿Ras Al GoonI think Buck almost smiled. #pinchmeOlivia Hubert AllenIs @KLD810 running down the street banging pots and pans? #OriolesGreg EmbertToo excited to sleep. Just want to keep watching the highlights over and over. Never gets old. #OriolesMagicMatt BurtonThe Washington Monument is Orange! http://pic.twitter.com/LiS5vqnLThe Baltimore DinerJust caught a glimpse of @1brianroberts soaked in champagne....best sight ever? I think so. #Orioles #LongTimeComingLindsay HebertIt'll be my honor to welcome all of you to the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. See you Sunday. #PackTheYardRyan Wagner#OriolesMagic continues! Can't wait to bring the ALDS to Baltimore! #LetsGoOsAnthony G. BrownIt'll be my honor to welcome all of you to the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. See you Sunday. #PackTheYardRyan WagnerJust rewound the DVR, woke up my kid and watched it again to see his face!!! #OriolesMagicJoce StermanI didn't tweet all night. Just want to say that I love you all and I'll see you in the ALDS.Beer and Birds