In a force-play situation where R3 maliciously crashes into F2, what is the outcome?

In a force-play situation, the rules emphasize player safety and the protection of fielders. When R3, the runner from third base, maliciously crashes into F2, the catcher, this action is considered interference through malicious contact. According to the NFHS rules, such behavior is viewed as an egregious violation of the rules, aimed at protecting players on the field, especially when involved in a play at home plate.

Because of R3's deliberate and harmful conduct, not only is R3 subject to being called out for his actions, but also, the force-play consequence leads to B5—the batter—being out if R3's actions impacted the play. The interference effectively negates the possibility of a legitimate scoring run. In this case, the outcome of R3's actions is a double out because both the malicious act and the game situation (force play) heighten the consequences. As a result, R3 is out for interference, and since the contact was intentional and reckless, it can lead to disciplinary action, resulting in the run not being allowed to score.