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

Vladimir Guerreros come in at 3-0. Run differential is in the black: 78 plated against 36 allowed over the season. Collectively they are swinging 0.466 on the year. 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, Vladimir Guerreros sit 2nd at 0.0 games back.

Dennis Eckersleys post 1-3. They are underwater on the run chart—106 allowed next to 97 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.573. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 1 wins and 3 losses. They have lost 3 straight finals with a score on the board. Standings-wise, Dennis Eckersleys are 6th in the AL, 2.5 out of first.

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

Not real betting.