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

John Kruks come in at 15-1. They have scored 414 runs while allowing 191, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.602. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 8 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

Kirk Gibsons show 5-11. They have scored 266 runs while allowing 323, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. Collectively they are swinging 0.523 on the year. Their five most recent posted finals read 2 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL, Kirk Gibsons sit 6th at 10.0 games back.

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

Not real betting.