If a fourth ball is declared to B5 and R3 attempts to score but R1 fails to touch second, what is the outcome?

In this scenario, it's important to recognize the rules governing base running and appeals. When the fourth ball is declared to the batter B5, it means B5 is awarded first base, and any runners already on base can advance.

As R3 attempts to score, the action revolves around whether all runners legally advance. R1's failure to touch second base creates a situation where R1 can be called out on appeal. However, the fact that R3 is attempting to score means that their run can still count.

In baseball, runs do not count if the last out of the inning is made by a force out or a tag play on a runner who is forced to advance. Since R1's out on appeal is not a force out, R3's run will be counted as long as they cross home plate before the appeal is made regarding R1's missed base. Thus, R3 successfully scores even though R1 is subsequently ruled out for failing to touch second base, leading to the conclusion that while R1 is out on appeal, it does not negate R3's run.

Hence, the correct outcome is that R3 scores, but R1 is out on appeal. This illustrates the importance of understanding base running rules and