What happens to the batter-runner if malicious contact occurs after touching the plate?

When malicious contact occurs after the batter-runner touches home plate, the rules state that the run scored by the batter-runner does count if he has already touched the plate. This means that any runners who scored before the malicious contact occurred are considered safe. The rationale behind this is that the actions of the fielders causing the malicious contact are deemed unsporting and should not negate the actions of runners who completed their bases prior to the incident.

Thus, even though the situation involves a breach of conduct by a player, the rules protect the integrity of the runs that have already been scored, ensuring that those runners who make it home before the contact retains their status. Additionally, while the batter-runner may face consequences regarding their placement due to the malicious contact, it does not retroactively affect the status of other runners who had already legally crossed the plate.