Blue Jays’ bats break out behind Cease to gain ground in wild-card chase

TORONTO – Give or take a few details, this is exactly how the Toronto Blue Jays would have scripted Friday’s game. A dominant start from their ace. Production from the top of the order, including three home runs. Lockdown work from the bullpen. Win. Gain some ground in the standings. Try and do it again tomorrow. The resulting 8-1 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners gives the Blue Jays a 66-70 record and allows them to gain a game on the Cleveland Guardians, who now have a 2.5-game edge over Toronto in the race for the third and final American…