What happened: Manny Machado hit a line drive that carried an expected batting average of .960 but resulted in an out. Data indicated the ball would have cleared the fence in a majority of major league stadiums.

Why it matters: The eighth-inning contact was caught in center field, denying a game-tying home run in Game 4 of the NLDS. The play preserved a narrow lead late in the postseason contest.

What to watch: The series progresses following the decisive late-inning play.