Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles players and coaches stand in the outfield at Kauffman Stadium before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones puts his hands on his legs after he was forced out at second base on a double play in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Nick Markakis catches a fly ball in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunGrounds crew members work with the tarp at Kauffman Stadium as Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Orioles and the Kansas City Royals was postponed because of rain.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter is introduced before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunThe tarp is removed from the field at Camden Yards before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Orioles and the Kansas City Royals.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunFrom left to right, Orioles fans Jack Devlin, Brian Barry, Steve Jago and Stefan Stasak, all of Bel Air, wait for the start of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy runs onto the field during pregame introductions for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Chris Tillman walks off the mound after the first inning of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA fan holds up a sign that reads "In Buck We Trust" during the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunThe Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas, left, celebrates with Salvador Perez after hitting a two-run home run in the 10th inning against the Orioles in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Bud Norris covers first base on a groundout in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon reacts after striking out in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz, left, walks with his son during batting practice before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles catcher Caleb Joseph walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Tommy Hunter leaves the field at Kauffman Stadium as Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals was postponed because of rain.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Nick Markakis dives back to first base after left fielder Alejandro De Aza hit a lineout in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Chris Tillman pitches in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty strikes out to end the seventh inning in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles catcher Caleb Joseph hits a sacrifice fly in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, left, waits for the throw from second baseman Jonathan Schoop on a double play in the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop can't handle the ball during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles fans and coaches watch as the Kansas City Royals fans celebrate their Game 3 victory at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Bud Norris reacts after giving up a two-run single in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter talks with first base umpire Joe West about a close play in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Darren O'Day prepares to kick a soccer ball before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones heads back to the dugout after his two-run homer in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City's Nori Aoki grounds out to starter Bud Norris in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City starter Yordano Ventura reacts after giving up a two-run homer to Orioles center fielder Adam Jones in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty hits a two-run single in the bottom of the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Champuonship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty fields a ground ball in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain moves the runners up with a sacrifice bunt in the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunThe tarp remains on the field at Kauffman Stadium as Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Orioles and the Kansas City Royals was postponed because of rain.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Bud Norris, right, and Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler exchange words after an infield groundout in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles fans wait for the start of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Bud Norris acknowledges the crowd before the start of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, and first baseman Eric Hosmer celebrate with their teammates after beating the Orioles, 2-1, in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones, left, reacts in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez after striking out to end the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunFormer Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunDavid Cook sings the national anthem before Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, left, tags out the Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson on a stolen-base attempt in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Nick Markakis hits a pop-up to Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles catcher Caleb Joseph singles in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones breaks his bat while hitting a single in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy dives but can't catch a bloop single by the Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones stands in the dugout dejectedly after the Royals won Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez pitches in the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunThe Kansas City Royals celebrate after Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy makes the final out in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunFormer Orioles first baseman Boog Powell runs onto the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Nelson Cruz reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie pitches in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas dives into a field box to make a catch on a pop-up by the Orioles' Adam Jones in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez walks around the field at Kauffman Stadium before Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunThe Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, left, catches the ball after a pitch went up and inside to Orioles left fielder Alejandro De Aza in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante can't catch a ball hit by the Orioles' Ryan Flaherty in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce hits a double in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left-hander Andrew Miller pitches in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, back, walks off the field as the Kansas City Royals celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, right, waits to tag the Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce, left, receives congratulations from right fielder Nick Markakis after scoring on a sacrifice fly in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter comes to the mound to make a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunThe tarp remains on the field at Kauffman Stadium as Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Orioles and the Kansas City Royals was postponed because of rain.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy catches a pop-up from the Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Bud Norris stands in the dugout after the Kansas City Royals won Game 4 of the American League Championship Series to complete the sweep at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter, foreground, and Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost hug before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunFrom left to right, Orioles players J.J. Hardy, Jonathan Schoop and Ryan Flaherty run onto the field before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter calls for a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles fans Paul Henderson, 7, left, of Westminster, and his sister, Josephine Henderson, 10, wave their flags and towels as they enter Camden Yards before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce slams his bat to the ground after popping out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar walks back to the dugout after popping out in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Camden YArds.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy returns to the clubhouse as fireworks shoot above Kauffman Stadium after Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain, left, scores in front of Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunOrioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz meets with the media before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAn Orioles fan holds a "WE BELIEVE" sign during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles pitching coach Dave Wallace, starter Bud Norris and catcher Caleb Joseph meet on the mound in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy dives but can't catch a bloop single by the Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Nick Markakis takes a pitch in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce tosses his bat after striking out in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, center, is greeted by teammates during pregame introductions for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop, left, tags the Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson after he slid past second base in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAn Orioles fan cheers on the team during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones hits a two-run home run in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty hits a solo home run in the third inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunDressed in team colors, Orioles fans Matthew Duquette, 14, left, walks behind Lindsey Duquette, 12, before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards. They are relatives of Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles fans cheer during the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty reacts after striking out in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz, left, goes back to first base on a pickoff attempt as the Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer catches the ball in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Alejandro De Aza heads for second base on a third-inning double in Game 2 of the ALCS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop stands on the field after hitting a flyout to end the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles fan Gina Geppi, of Fells Point, sits at Camden Yards after the club's loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones makes a diving catch in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon crashes into the wall after catching a fly ball in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter, center, takes the ball from right-hander Brad Brach in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals manager Ned Yost talks during a news conference after Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Kauffman Stadium was postponed because of rain.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Darren O'Day walks back to the mound after giving up a solo home run to the Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon in the 10th inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Kevin Gausman reaches to stop a soccer ball before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura pitches in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones hits a broken-bat single in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Chris Tillman, right, talks with pitching coach Dave Wallace in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles fan Josephine Henderson, 10, of Westminster, enters Camden Yards before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones, right, slides into second base as Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar turns a double play in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunFormer Orioles pitcher Scott McGregor throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City's Lorenzo Cain is safe at first base after an infield single in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty makes a play in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles starter Bud Norris tries to pick off Kansas City's Lorenzo Cain during the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles left-hander T.J. McFarland, who traveled to Kansas City with the team despite not being on the American League Championship Series roster, throws in the outfield at Kauffman Stadium after rain forced Game 3 to be postponed.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop fields a ground ball in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPlayers and coaches stand on the field for the singing of the national anthem before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter talks during a news conference after Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium was postponed because of rain.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy walks across the field after he was retired to end Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy dives but can't catch a bloop single by the Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty throws to first base in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, left, attempts to tag the Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Alejandro De Aza watches a solo home run by the Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar as it goes into the stands during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunFormer Orioles first baseman Boog Powell throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunChildren from the Carmelo Anthony Youth Development program receive "We Won't Stop" towels from the Orioles before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunLongtime Orioles fans Randy and Karen Wood, from Indianola, Iowa, tailgate in the parking lot at Kauffman Stadium before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon remains on the ground after crashing into the wall following a flyout in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty, left, watches as the Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon slides into third base in the third inning during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop flips his helmet after grounding out in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop takes the throw and turns a double play in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty throws to first base, but it's not in time for the out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie pitches in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles fans Sam Glushakow, left, and his father, David Glushakow, of Frederick, stand at Camden Yards after the club's loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles closer Zach Britton stands behind the mound after giving up a run in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Kevin Gausman kicks a soccer ball before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones watches his two-run homer in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunOrioles fan Steve Duncan, a 1998 Dulaney High School graduate, waits in the parking lot at Kauffman Stadium before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce, front, stretches as the Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain reaches on an infield single in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, left, and second baseman Jonathan Schoop run off the field during batting practice before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals right fielder Nori Aoki, left, is safe at first base as the Orioles' Steve Pearce stretches to catch the ball on a double-play attempt in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles players stand on the field as the Kansas City Royals are introduced before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Chris Tillman stands on the mound after giving up a solo home run to the Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen pitches in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, top, tags the Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson on a stolen-base attempt in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones warms up before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop fields a ground ball in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunOrioles fans fill Eutaw Street shortly after the gates opened at Camden Yards before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOne Orioles fan stands in the middle of a bunch of Kansas City Royals fans during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Bud Norris pitches in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles catcher Caleb Joseph, left, waits at home plate as the Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain scores in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles fan Connie Keys, center, of Texas, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Christian, left, and Gunnar, right, wait for the start of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty, left, walks into the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce scores on an RBI double by shortstop J.J. Hardy in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce, right, scores in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez on a sacrifice fly in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles players are introduced before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain falls to the ground after hitting himself with a foul ball in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty, top, tries to tag the Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore SunThe Royals' Alcides Escobar scores in the first inning of game 4 of the ALCS at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Catcher Caleb Joseph lost the ball allowing Nori Aoiki to score also.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter, left, and executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette stand on the field before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles fans wait for the start of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City's Lorenzo Cain beats the throw to Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy at second base during Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunOrioles head groundskeeper Nicole McFadyen, right, and assistant groundskeeper Thomas Kirsch remove the tarp from the pitching mound at Camden Yards before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty, left, argues with home plate umpire Ron Kulpa after striking out in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce fields a groundball in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Darren O'Day plays with a soccer ball before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Nelson Cruz, left, slides into second base as Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar turns a double play in the second inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunOrioles fans wait for the gates to open at Camden Yards before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Jerry Jackson / Baltimore SunThe Royal's celebrate winning the American League pennant after game four of the ALCS between Orioles and Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones catches a fly ball in the second inning of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter, center, and Kansas City Royals third base coach Mike Jirschele meet with the umpires before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce, right, tags out the Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon on a pickoff attempt in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals right fielder Nori Aoki remains on the ground after he was hit by a pitch from Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez in the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop, left, tags the Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson after he slid past second base in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop slides safely into third base after the ball hit him in the back when he was caught on a pickoff play in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen reacts after loading the bases in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Kevin Gausman, left, stops a soccer ball that was kicked by right-hander Darren O'Day before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Nick Markakis chases down a third-inning double by Kansas City's Billy Butler in Game 2 of the ALCS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Nick Markakis hits a single in the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles players line up during the national anthem before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals right-hander James Shields pitches in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty hits a solo home run in the third inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones makes a diving catch during the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar, left, receives congratulations from third base coach Mike Jirschele after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunWith the Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain, right, at the plate, Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph chases the ball after it got away in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, left, and catcher Caleb Joseph talk in front of the mound in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy hits an RBI double in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez sits in the dugout during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left fielder Nelson Cruz reacts after he lined out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen leaves Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in the sixth inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce scores on an RBI double by shortstop J.J. Hardy in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Steve Pearce fields a ground ball in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter is introduced before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop, left, and right-hander Kevin Gausman talk in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles shortstop J.J. Hardy fields a ground ball and turns a double play in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunNine planes fly over Kauffman Stadium before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones is congratulated after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles grounds crew members pull the tarp across the infield before Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles right-hander Darren O'Day pitches in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty receives congratulations after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles reliever Brad Brach delivers during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty hits a solo home run in the third inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles players walk out of the dugout as Kansas City Royals fans celebrate above them after Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunKansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar, left, scores in front of Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph in the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles fans wait for the start of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium.
Jerry Jackson, Baltimore SunOrioles fans stand at Camden Yards after the club's loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunA stealth bomber flies over Kauffman Stadium before Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.
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Orioles players and coaches stand in the outfield at Kauffman Stadium before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — I woke up this morning to some clouds in Kansas City, but they’ve since gone away.
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So here is the good news: There are now blue skies here, and it is expected to stay that way. Unless things change dramatically, there will be a Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium tonight after a rainout Monday.
Now for the bad news: It won’t be played in optimum baseball conditions. It’s expected to be windy and cold. The local TV weatherwoman just said 53 degrees is the expected temperature at first pitch. And it will drop from there. And the fierce wind should continue. The flags around here are in a steady wave. But there is no rain in the forecast.
Tonight should be the chilliest of the three games to be played here (including Game 5, if necessary). The other two will start a few minutes after 4 p.m. ET.
Bottom line is you will have baseball tonight. But the crowd will be bundled up.