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

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 2-2. They are underwater on the run chart—85 allowed next to 69 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.474. Their five most recent posted finals read 2 wins and 2 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 4th at 1.5 games back.

John Kruks show 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.

What we expect: John Kruks have the cleaner season line—wins, run margin, team average, and recent finals all tilt their way. Ozzie Smiths can still steal it with a big inning, but John Kruks look like the steadier bet to control the pace.

Not real betting.