This is the first time these two clubs meet in the book this season, so bragging rights are still up for grabs.

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 7-9. They are underwater on the run chart—346 allowed next to 274 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.485. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They lost their last finished game. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 8.0 games back.

Robin Younts carry 1-14. Runs against (411) have outpaced their own scoring (200) in the team totals. Collectively they are swinging 0.494 on the year. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 4 finals in a row. In the AL, Robin Younts sit 8th at 10.5 games back.

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

Not a real line; just a fan read.