It comes down to a runner is considered to have reached a base that they passed; unless the defense correctly appeals the miss.
Umpires may not rule on an appealable play until asked.
Calling a player out for a missed base or a calling a run not counting violates that rule.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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