John Kruks lead the season series 1-0 over Ozzie Smiths (1 game with a result).

John Kruks come in at 11-1. They have scored 291 runs while allowing 140, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.587. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 4 wins and 1 losses. Winners of 4 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, John Kruks sit 2nd at 0.5 games back.

Ozzie Smiths carry 6-7. They are underwater on the run chart—277 allowed next to 205 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.493. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 6.0 games back.

What we expect: John Kruks enter with the stronger résumé; Ozzie Smiths are live if the bats wake up, but the likelier path is John Kruks dictating innings and finishing in front.

For fun only—not a betting line.