Michael Chavis hit a towering home run that left everyone confused, including both broadcast crews and Rockies manager Bud Black. The ball went so high and far, it disappeared from view almost immediately. Even Chavis said he couldn’t see it after making contact. The umpires ruled it a home run, but the replay didn’t help much. The angle made it look foul, but there was no clear evidence where the ball landed. Fans sitting deep along the line appeared to track it well past the foul pole, which suggested it may have wrapped around and stayed fair.
Replay officials couldn’t overturn the call because there was no conclusive footage. So the original call stood. Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland looked stunned as the umpires confirmed the homer. It was one of those plays where technology and camera angles just weren’t enough to solve the mystery. Chavis knew he crushed it, but beyond that, no one had a clear answer. The decisive factor was just sticking with the on-field call because nothing on video proved otherwise.