Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The wrecking ball swung at the building but hit the pole instead, since _ was in its range.

Choice 1: The wrecking ball swung at the building but hit the pole instead, since building was in its range.
Choice 2: The wrecking ball swung at the building but hit the pole instead, since pole was in its range.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.