{"id":16664,"date":"2025-10-16T22:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T05:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=16664"},"modified":"2025-10-16T22:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T05:39:16","slug":"blue-jays-mariners-alcs-game-4-20251016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2025\/10\/16\/blue-jays-mariners-alcs-game-4-20251016\/","title":{"rendered":"ALCS: Scherzer, Gimenez Help Blue Jays Take Game Four from Mariners"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>ALCS: Blue Jays 8, Mariners 2<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scherma01.shtml\">Max Scherzer<\/a> threw nearly six innings of three-hit baseball, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gimenan01.shtml\">Andres Gimenez<\/a> drove in four runs, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/bluejays\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> beat the host <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/mariners\">Seattle Mariners<\/a> 8-2 Thursday night to tie the ALCS at 2-2.<\/p>\n<h3>Scherzer Avoids Trouble in First Inning<\/h3>\n<p>With two runners on, one out, and the dangerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/polanjo01.shtml\">Jorge Polanco<\/a> at bat, things didn\u2019t look promising for Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer. However, he got Polanco to ground into a double play, ending the first inning at 0-0.<\/p>\n<h3>Naylor Starts Scoring With Solo Shot<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"mQyQ7z8ATWRFNcBWsHo_dA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241507787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'mQyQ7z8ATWRFNcBWsHo_dA',sig:'Qpx9tk6nPLK_PwJokU7JS2kePANfboY239A-MWNaiBM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241507787',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Already with one home run this postseason, Mariners first baseman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/naylojo01.shtml\">Josh Naylor<\/a> lifted another over the wall in right-center field, putting the Mariners up 1-0 in the second inning. The 2025 postseason is now Naylor\u2019s first postseason with multiple home runs.<\/p>\n<h3>Gimenez, Varsho Give Blue Jays Lead<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kineris01.shtml\">Isiah Kiner-Falefa<\/a> led off the third inning with a double before Andres Gimenez went deep for the second straight game. This gave the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead, their first of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Mariners starter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/castilu02.shtml\">Luis Castillo<\/a> retired the next batter before allowing three straight Blue Jays to reach base. This loaded the bases, but it also ended Castillo\u2019s night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/speiega01.shtml\">Gabe Speier<\/a> replaced him, but he immediately allowed a walk to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/varshda01.shtml\">Daulton Varsho<\/a> that scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lukesna01.shtml\">Nathan Lukes<\/a> and put the Blue Jays up 3-1.<\/p>\n<h3>Springer Adds RBI Extra-Base Hit<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"_r-UDhcsTORpRK_yQpdwfw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241512216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_r-UDhcsTORpRK_yQpdwfw',sig:'CDkB-iFZwxr38Jt_EvLLh-P7mZyogGwHcNxobl_k5U4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241512216',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the fourth inning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/springe01.shtml\">George Springer<\/a> dropped an RBI double into left field, scoring Kiner-Falefa from second base and extending the Blue Jays\u2019 lead to three runs. Springer then scored on a wild pitch from Mariners reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brashma01.shtml\">Matt Brash<\/a> to put the Blue Jays up 5-1.<\/p>\n<h3>Mariners Get One Back<\/h3>\n<p>In the bottom of the sixth inning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/suareeu01.shtml\">Eugenio Suarez<\/a> lined an RBI single into right field. This scored Jorge Polanco, and it represented Suarez\u2019s fourth consecutive game with a hit.<\/p>\n<h3>Guerrero Homers Again<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"7cxhiLBdQdBFoCYFAasRPQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241518232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7cxhiLBdQdBFoCYFAasRPQ',sig:'9c1kvFz4Sd_jL2BKdfcuunHfr6qDn_WbgsKtKKmOhNM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241518232',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the top of the seventh inning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/guerrvl02.shtml\">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.<\/a> went deep for the fifth time this postseason, giving the Blue Jays a 6-2 lead. His five home runs are the most this postseason.<\/p>\n<h3>Gimenez Tacks on Insurance Runs<\/h3>\n<p>With two RBI on the night, Gimenez doubled his total with a two-run single in the eighth inning. It scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clemeer01.shtml\">Ernie Clement<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/strawmy01.shtml\">Myles Straw<\/a> and put the Blue Jays up 8-2.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right For Blue Jays<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"Y4RFQF4sSItNFycDoaZimA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241505394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Y4RFQF4sSItNFycDoaZimA',sig:'BXDd-HbSnb34IFCm5V7krKG-U3LuOiRMbYfC-okAoFw=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241505394',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>After being left off the Blue Jays\u2019 ALDS roster, Max Scherzer made his first postseason start of 2025. Few knew what to expect, but Scherzer reminded everyone just how talented he is. The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed two runs on three hits while striking out five.<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Jays\u2019 relief corps also dominated, as the oft-inconsistent group allowed no runs on two hits in over three innings.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong For Blue Jays<\/h3>\n<p>The Blue Jays fell behind first for the third consecutive game. They\u2019ve been able to dig themselves out of early holes, but that trend likely isn\u2019t sustainable.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right For Mariners<\/h3>\n<p>Josh Naylor, one of the Mariners\u2019 prized trade-deadline acquisitions, continued to rake on Thursday. After recording three hits in game four, Naylor has four games this postseason with three hits.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong For Mariners<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"tr41Y2pqSR1sqLdQHNsylQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241512496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'tr41Y2pqSR1sqLdQHNsylQ',sig:'X5JU5XG2fFf8Um44my6Xxy7CC9esO0htIuUZeEm8hL8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241512496',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The top four hitters in the Mariners\u2019 order went a combined 0-for-13 on Thursday night. If the Mariners hope to advance to the Fall Classic, the top of their order can\u2019t let that happen again.<\/p>\n<p>Luis Castillo also failed to make it out of the third inning, registering his shortest career postseason outing.<\/p>\n<h3>Manager Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>After an excellent performance on the mound, Blue Jays manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/schnejo99.shtml\">John Schneider<\/a> gave Max Scherzer his flowers postgame. \u201cHe lives for this,\u201d said Schneider in the postgame press conference. \u201cYou have to respect that, and you have to appreciate that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After a second straight loss, Mariners manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/wilsoda01.shtml\">Dan Wilson<\/a> shifted his focus to Friday. \u201cTomorrow, we have a chance to bounce back,\u201d said Wilson in the postgame press conference. \u201cThat\u2019s where our focus is going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Next Matchup<\/h3>\n<p>With the series tied 2-2, the Mariners will host Game Five Friday at 6:08 p.m. Eastern\/3:08 pm Pacific. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gausmke01.shtml\">Kevin Gausman<\/a> will make his second start of the series for the Blue Jays, as will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/millebr04.shtml\">Bryce Miller<\/a> for the Mariners.<\/p>\n<h4>Main Photo:<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"P8WbIo91SIVeDYGEeb-8Qg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241508786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'P8WbIo91SIVeDYGEeb-8Qg',sig:'dbfVDWGnOW5gvMX0myOAOeOQB6gOk0SsPGg_tNONopw=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241508786',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALCS: Blue Jays 8, Mariners 2 Max Scherzer threw nearly six innings of three-hit baseball, Andres Gimenez drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the host Seattle Mariners 8-2 Thursday night to tie the ALCS at 2-2. Scherzer Avoids Trouble in First Inning With two runners on, one out, and the dangerous [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":16668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,27,18],"tags":[1948,1872,749,1128,2149,228,714,1405,1312,138,1107,2119,263,93,149,1078,649,72,613,141,368],"class_list":["post-16664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb","category-mariners","category-blue-jays","tag-2025-seattle-mariners","tag-2025-toronto-blue-jays","tag-andres-gimenez","tag-bryce-miller","tag-dan-wilson","tag-daulton-varsho","tag-ernie-clement","tag-eugenio-suarez","tag-gabe-speier","tag-george-springer","tag-isiah-kiner-falefa","tag-john-schneider","tag-jorge-polanco","tag-josh-naylor","tag-kevin-gausman","tag-luis-castillo","tag-matt-brash","tag-max-scherzer","tag-myles-straw","tag-nathan-lukes","tag-vladimir-guerrero-jr","pmpro-has-access","eq-blocks"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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