The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night to clinch their first American League East title since 1997.

"The guys are having a great time, and they earned it," Dan Duquette said. "We've got some more work to do, and these guys know it, but congratulations to them on the division crown. They did a great job."

With their ninth win in 10 games, the Orioles clinched their second playoff appearance in three years following a run of 14 consecutive losing seasons.