HR, missed base

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by Jay R
A couple of questions regarding this scenerio: Basses loaded, two outs and batter hits a home run.

Q1 If the batter misses 2B, how many runs score?
Q2 If the batter misses 3B, how many runs score?
Q3 If the runner on first misses 3B, how many runs score?

We'll assume that the proper appeal is made and the missed bag represents the third out.

Thanks.

1. 3 -- R1, R2 and R3 all crossed the plate before the third out.

2. 3 -- same reasoning

3. 2 -- R2 and R3 score, but BR's run doesn't count because he was "behind" the runner who made the third out.