No earlier finals pit them against each other yet this year—the head-to-head ledger starts with this one.

Robin Younts bring a record of 0-2. Runs against (66) have outpaced their own scoring (23) in the team totals. Collectively they are swinging 0.450 on the year. Their five most recent posted finals read 0 wins and 2 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the AL, Robin Younts sit 8th at 2.0 games back.

Derek Jeters post 0-2. They have scored 32 runs while allowing 72, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. As a club they are hitting 0.456. Their five most recent posted finals read 0 wins and 2 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the AL, Derek Jeters sit 7th at 2.0 games back.

What we expect: The season numbers line this up as a true toss-up. Whichever lineup strings hits together and limits free bases probably walks away with a tight one.

Not a real line; just a fan read.