diff --git a/src/main.lua b/src/main.lua
index 26b0ba3..85bb973 100644
--- a/src/main.lua
+++ b/src/main.lua
@@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ function Game:updateBatting(offenseHandler)
     if isHomeRun then
         playdate.timer.new(flyTimeMs, function()
             -- Verify that the home run wasn't intercepted
-            if utils.within(1, ball.x, ballDest.x) and utils.within(1, ball.y, ballDest.y) then
+            if utils.distanceBetweenPoints(ball, ballDest) < 2 then
                 self.announcer:say("HOME RUN!")
                 self.state.offenseState = C.Offense.homeRun
                 -- Linger on the home-run ball for a moment, before panning to the bases.