SEATTLE (Interstat) — Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, Max Scherzer delivered a strong start and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-2 on Thursday to even their playoff series at two games apiece. Giménez’s blast in the third inning opened the scoring for Toronto, which never trailed. Scherzer earned the win, allowing two runs on three hits over 5 2/3 innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also homered for the Blue Jays. Josh Naylor homered for Seattle. The best-of-seven series shifts to a decisive Game 5 on Friday at T-Mobile Park.