Brendan Ryan works with Seattle hitting coach Chris Chambliss every day and often gets encouragement from Mariners staff members at Safeco Field. Even a few hotel doormen have offered advice, trying to help Ryan out of his season-long malaise at the plate. Finally, it appears something is working. Ryan hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to send Seattle to a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.