Ackley had two hits Friday, including a triple, as he continues to swing a hot bat in the second half. Ackley is batting .316/.350/.520 in the second half with five home runs and 19 extra-base hits in 38 games. Ackley has cut his strikeout rate to 12.2 percent in the second half after posting an 18.0 mark in the first half. He's shown better plate coverage, reaching outside pitches that he previously missed or watched go for strikes.