Ryans

With the bases loaded in the seventh, Jhonny Peralta hit one to deep center, way out there, past even the distant Isles of Langerhans. Before Ryan could get it back in, three runs scored.

Mariners pitchers poured gas on the fire, walking three and throwing two wild pitches in the six run inning. 

Ryan Raburn added a footnote to the Tigers' 8-3 win. He became the first hitter to hit the Safeco Field roof with a batted ball. A foul pop behind the plate. Then he struck out; one of three whiffs after his name in the box score. 

Last Sunday (April 17) he added his name to the all-time list of players who struck out four times on their 30th birthdays. Throw in a .226 batting aveage, and the Raburn Era in left field should be considered over.

The younger Boesch and Wells could share the position, with Ryan Strikeout packaged in a trade to the National League where his versatility would make him useful when late-inning strategy calls for a double switch. Just in time to beat the Tigers in interleague play with a big hit late in the game.