We've known for a while that Chris Davis is capable of hitting lots of home runs -- his 43 homers this season, which are tied for most in MLB as of Saturday morning, can attest to that. But what we know now is that these home runs are even more impressive than typical homers, because he hit all of them while defying the universe's wishes.

At this point, it's pretty obvious that some force in the universe does not want Davis mashing dingers. Behold: The five times Davis has been robbed of a home run since the beginning of July.

That last one came Friday night, when, with the aid of the Red Sox bullpen cop, Mookie Betts leapt and snatched away Davis' solo shot. Through the incredible feats of those immensely talented outfielders, the universe is sending Davis a very clear message.

Two is a coincidence. Three's a trend. Four is a cosmic irregularity. But five -- that's a wrecking ball demolishing your apartment while you're trying to figure out if you're in control of the plot of your life.

Davis'll just have to hit his homers extra hard from now and say, "You cannot deny me, universe."