DETROIT (Interstat) — Javier Báez homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Wednesday to even their playoff series at two games apiece. The Tigers erupted for four runs in the sixth inning to break open a tie game at Comerica Park. Báez’s two-run homer capped the rally. Seattle scored single runs in the second, fourth and fifth innings but was held to eight hits. The Tigers racked up 13 hits. Winning pitcher Troy Melton threw three scoreless innings of relief. The decisive Game 5 is set for Friday in Seattle. Attendance was 37,069.