What is a crooked number?

A crooked number is a term commonly used in baseball to describe an inning in which a team scores more than three runs. In baseball, the term “crooked number” typically refers to an inning in which a team scores four or more runs. The term can also refer to a game in which a team scores an uneven number of runs, such as 5, 7, or 11.

Scoring a crooked number in an inning is seen as a sign of offensive dominance and can often swing the momentum of a game in favor of the team that scores the crooked number. Teams that are able to consistently score crooked numbers are often considered to have potent offenses and are more likely to win games.