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2 outs bases empty. Batter pops up in front of the plate and catcher drops it for an error extending the inning. Can any runs scored subsequently in the inning be considered earned since the inning was extended on an error?
Yes, but not by the pitcher in the cirle at the time of the error as that would have been the 3rd out. If a pitching change is made, the runs charged to the next pitcher(s) can be earned.
(g) When pitchers are changed during an inning, the official scorer shall not charge the relief pitcher with any run (earned or unearned) scored by a runner who was on base at the time such relief pitcher entered the game, nor for runs scored by any runner who reaches base on a fielder's choice that puts out a runner left on base by any preceding pitcher.