Photo Gallery: Blue Jays even ALCS with 8-2 win in Game 4
Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo (58) works against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Andres Gimenez had a two-run homer and two-run single to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night in the American League Championship Series.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his second home run of the series, while George Springer and Daulton Varsho also drove in runs for the Blue Jays, who evened the best-of-seven series at 2-2.
Max Scherzer struck out five batters and allowed three hits, two runs and four walks in 5 2/3 innings in his first start of the post-season for Toronto.
Here are some scenes from Game 4 in Seattle.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2025.
The crowd cheers as Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo (58) walks off the mound during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays fans wearing Canadian flags look on from the stands prior to first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays fans with balls and markers hope to get an autograph prior to first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnSeattle Mariners’ Josh Naylor celebrates his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Seattle Mariners first base Josh Naylor (12) during second inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) works against the Seattle Mariners during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) walks off the mound at the end of fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) works against the Seattle Mariners during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. follows through on a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) shares some words with Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during a visit to the mound in fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) celebrates at the end of fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ Andrés Giménez connects for a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson talks with his players during the fourth inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) looks on as Jays manager John Schneider makes a visit to the mound during fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) puts the home run jacket on teammate Andrés Giménez (0) after his two run home run during third inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) celebrates scoring on a wild pitch with teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) during fourth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays second base Andrés Giménez (0) celebrates his two run home run during third inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays second base Andrés Giménez (0) celebrates his two run home run during third inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays players celebrate after Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) greets Seattle Mariners Josh Naylor after Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Toronto Blue Jays fans cheer during the ninth inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Seranthony Domínguez embraces catcher Alejandro Kirk, right, after Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes congratulates teammates Ernie Clement, centre, and Myles Straw after they scored on a double by teammate Andres Gimenez during eighth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) works against the Seattle Mariners during eighth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates his solo home run with teammate Andrés Giménez (0) during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw (3) slides safe into home plate to score on a double by teammate Andres Gimenez, not shown, as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) fails to make the tag during eighth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) crosses home plate to score on a solo home run as Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh looks on during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) rounds the bases to score on a solo home run during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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