So far when the schedule has paired them, Barry Bondses own a 1-0 edge on Ozzie Smiths in 1 finished meeting.

Barry Bondses come in at 7-9. They have scored 290 runs while allowing 273, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.529 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 2 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 3 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 4th in the NL, 8.0 out of first.

Ozzie Smiths carry 7-9. They are underwater on the run chart—346 allowed next to 274 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.485. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 8.0 games back.

What we expect: The table favors Barry Bondses: they have outpaced Ozzie Smiths in the standings story and the run chart. If Barry Bondses play to that form early, Ozzie Smiths will need a rally script to flip the night.

For fun only—not a betting line.