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

Pete Roses sit at 3-1. They have scored 96 runs while allowing 46, so they have outscored opponents on the year. Collectively they are swinging 0.519 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 1 losses. They are riding a 3-game win streak. In the NL, Pete Roses sit 2nd at 0.5 games back.

Barry Bondses show 0-2. They have scored 42 runs while allowing 48, so opponents have plated more against them than they have pushed across themselves. Collectively they are swinging 0.477 on the year. In five-score games going back from today, they are 0 wins and 2 losses. They have dropped 2 finals in a row. Standings-wise, Barry Bondses are 7th in the NL, 2.5 out of first.

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

For fun only—not a betting line.