What is the ruling when a batter is hit by a pitch while having two strikes and swings at the ball?

When a batter has two strikes and is hit by a pitch while swinging, the appropriate ruling is that the batter is out, and the play is dead. This scenario falls under the established rules that govern a batter's actions with two strikes.

In baseball, if a batter swings at a pitch and is subsequently hit by the ball, the act of swinging means the batter is actively attempting to hit the ball. According to the rules, a player cannot be awarded first base if they are hit by a pitch while swinging. Instead, this action results in the batter being called out, as they made an attempt to put the ball in play but failed to do so successfully.

The other options do not apply in this scenario because the conditions for awarding bases or allowing the play to continue do not exist when a batter swings and is then hit, which leads to the out ruling taking precedence.