Rupp went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in a 5-4 victory over the Padres on Friday.
The homer was Rupp's 13th of the season. Manager Pete Mackanin praised Rupp after the game, telling CSN Philadelphia that the changes he made to his approach at the plate to stay on top of the ball have helped propel his 2016 breakout. Rupp does have a .331 BABIP this season, which is much better than past seasons, but some of that increase may not be luck given the change to his approach and the hard contact he has been making. His average exit velocity of 95.1 mph is the third highest in the majors this season.