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 14-2. Run differential is in the black: 332 plated against 211 allowed over the season. Collectively they are swinging 0.539 on the year. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 3 wins and 2 losses. They are riding a 2-game win streak. In the NL, Vladimir Guerreros sit 2nd at 1.0 games back.

Dennis Eckersleys post 6-9. They are underwater on the run chart—288 allowed next to 266 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.535. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 1 wins and 4 losses. They have dropped 4 finals in a row. Standings-wise, Dennis Eckersleys are 6th in the AL, 5.5 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.