Sambuddy13

Hypothetical real life situation. Runner on third, 2 outs. As the pitch is being thrown, the runner on third breaks for home. The batter successfully bunts the ball up the first base line. The runner from third crosses the plate as soon as the batter is out of the batter's box. The first baseman picks up the ball and the same time the batter arrives and he tags the batter out before he reaches first. QUESTION: Does the run count? We all know if the first baseman throws to first for the force out, the run does not count, however if the batter is tagged out, there's no force out. Does the run count? Thanks, Sam Malone Side question: if the run does count in this situation what would be the ruling if the batter tackled the fielder after picking up the the ball making sure he was tagged out to make sure there would not be a force out at first and letting the run count. (Could the first baseman be called for blocking the batter's path? LOL) Third scenario: Same set up, The batter bunts the ball, gets to it before the first baseman and picks it up and hands it to him making him out - thus no force out. Keeping in mind, all these events happen after the runner on third touches home plate. Do these runs count? The batter's actions are to prevent a force out, but he's still out. Sort of a third out sacrifice. Thanks again. Sam