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The run scores if, in the umpire's judgement, the runner would have scored had the obstruction not occured. When obstruction occurs, the runner is awarded the base which would have been attained had the obstruction not occured. The runner's right to these bases are "awarded" with no liability to be put out (save a missed base or a base left too soon if properly appealed).
Obstruction is included in the 5 reasons an umpire would make a "delayed dead ball" call. The final sentence states:
"Once the entire play is completed in each situation, the proper enforcement should be made."
Since the enforcement of the violation of rule by the defense is awarding the runner the deserved base (in this case home base), the obstructed runner is allowed to score.
The out stands and we move on to the next half inning.
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