I'm not confusing anything. I know the rule. I'm saying the rule makes no sense.

No because the rules state that a runner when passing " an obstructed preceding runner before such runner is out (including awarded bases)"

Which is your interpretation. I am just wondering what other rules you think this defy's.

A) If the 3rd out occurs before a runner has crossed the plate, does the run score? Answer: No, of course not... except in this one instance.
B) If the runner from 2nd makes the 3rd out by passing the runner from 3rd, does the run score? Answer: Depends on rule set... but in those where the run doesn't score - what makes being tagged off the base different from being called out for passing a runner?
C) If BR, on a walk or homer, fails to touch first base, and the defense appeals, does the run score? Answer: No - BR was put out before reaching first... contradicting the ruling for the OP

A) If the 3rd out occurs before a runner has crossed the plate, does the run score? Answer: No, of course not... except in this one instance.

The rules are quite specific about the criteria of when a run scores or not and this one instance is not contrary to them.

B)If the runner from 2nd makes the 3rd out by passing the runner from 3rd, does the run score? Answer: Depends on rule set... but in those where the run doesn't score - what makes being tagged off the base different from being called out for passing a runner?

I can't speak about other rule sets however, NFHS clearly states that passing runner is an out, even during an awarded base.

C) If BR, on a walk or homer, fails to touch first base, and the defense appeals, does the run score? Answer: No - BR was put out before reaching first... contradicting the ruling for the OP

Again I don't see the contradictions you are talking about. (and this Fed only). The rules clearly set the criteria for when the run scores or not.

Sorry, I am just not seeing your confusion here.

A) You just MADE my point, and B) I'm really not confused. Not in the slightest.

In a feeble attempt to clarify, I will say that I am not saying the rules themselves are contradictory (which seems to be what you're all wrapped up in)... I'm saying the logic is not consistent.

Oh sorry, your talking reality. Being an Engineer we tend to get lost in all the technical details and forget about that sometimes. Kind of like the "Speed up Rules"

Play sounds like a ball four, and catcher throws down to 3B where R2 has rounded 3B. Never ever mentioned R2 passing R3.

If an uncaught third strike.......no run from the OP.

Some of you need to stay on your side of road.

No walks in Tee-Ball.