Dustin Ackley has just two extra-base hits and 23 strikeouts in 73 at-bats this month. Ackley's season-long struggles continue. He's batting .243/.319/.338 with four home runs and 23 RBI in 69 games, and doesn't appear close to breaking through. But a demotion is not imminent. "I know he's frustrated right now," said M's skipper Eric Wedge. "He's going to be fine. He needs to recognize what's been going on for a period of time, and take that away from the opposition. That's what he has to do. We'll help him get there."