How sweep it is: Cruz, Norris punch O’s ticket to ALCS

Using the superhuman offense of postseason veteran Nelson Cruz, who hit a decisive two-run homer in the sixth off Tigers left-hander David Price, and a fantastic playoff debut from starter Bud Norris, the Orioles held off a ninth-inning rally to complete an American League Division Series sweep with a 2-1 win Sunday at Comerica Park, securing their first AL Championship Series berth since 1997.