They have not crossed paths in a posted game this season, so the first box score between them is still to be written.

John Kruks come in at 3-0. They have scored 84 runs while allowing 27, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.588. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 0 losses. They are riding a 3-game win streak. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

Buster Poseys post 1-2. Runs against (64) have outpaced their own scoring (21) in the team totals. Their posted team clip sits at 0.381. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 2 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Buster Poseys are 6th in the NL, 2.0 out of first.

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

Not real betting.