During a suicide squeeze, if R3 is tagged while the catcher obstructs the batter, what is the ruling?

In this scenario, the ruling is that the batter is awarded first base, and R3 scores due to the obstruction by the catcher. When a defensive player, in this case, the catcher, obstructs a batter during a play, the rules protect the batter. If the batter is obstructed while attempting to swing, they are awarded first base as a penalty for this obstruction.

Additionally, because the obstruction occurred during a play in which R3 is attempting to score, he is also allowed to do so. The obstructed batter, being awarded first base, does not affect R3's ability to cross home plate. Thus, the action confirms that R3 is allowed to score regardless of the tag made by the catcher, as the catcher's interference with the batter creates a situation whereby the offensive team is given an advantage. This overall ruling promotes fair play and upholds the integrity of the game by ensuring that a defensive obstruction has consequences that benefit the offensive team.